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St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is an academy converter primary school in Alford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

140

Capacity

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?

The catchment area for St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is managed by Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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.

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St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby: School Information

Full address
Main Road, Willoughby, Alford, LN13 9NH
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
152023

Other Primary Schools in Alford

If St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby

What is the catchment area for St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?

The catchment area for St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby oversubscribed?

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby has a capacity of 140 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby cover?

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is a primary school in Alford, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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