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St James' School Catchment Area

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

St James' School is an other independent not applicable school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

70

Pupils

300

Capacity

23%

Fill rate

St James' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St James' School?

The catchment area for St James' School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North East 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 James' School is managed by North East 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 North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

St James' School: 300 places, 23% filled: places available

St James' School has a published admission number of 300 places. 70 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 23%. At 23% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North East 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. Find North East Lincolnshire school admissions →

St James' School: School Information

Full address
22 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 4SY
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
118124

Other Not applicable Schools in Grimsby

If St James' School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North East Lincolnshire

St James' School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North East Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St James' School 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 James' School

What is the catchment area for St James' School?

The catchment area for St James' School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St James' School oversubscribed?

St James' School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 70 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for St James' School?

St James' School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St James' School cover?

St James' School is a not applicable school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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