South Witham Academy Catchment Area
South Witham Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
99
Pupils
120
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Witham Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Witham Academy?
The catchment area for South Witham Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, South Witham Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →South Witham Academy: 120 places, 83% filled: places available
South Witham Academy has a published admission number of 120 places. 99 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.6% of pupils at South Witham Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
South Witham Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Water Lane, South Witham, Grantham, NG33 5PH
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143518
Other Primary Schools in Grantham
If South Witham Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
Corby Glen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4NW
Belton Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9PP
Cliffedale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 8DP
Belmont Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9LR
Bythams Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4PX
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 2DY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Witham Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Witham Academy
What is the catchment area for South Witham Academy? ▾
The catchment area for South Witham Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Witham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
South Witham Academy has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 99 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for South Witham Academy? ▾
Admission to South Witham Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does South Witham Academy cover? ▾
South Witham Academy is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Witham Academy? ▾
South Witham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.