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St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 160 pupils, and a capacity of 157 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

160

Pupils

157

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Norfolk 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 160 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 157 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk 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 Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy: at or above its 157 place limit

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 157 places. 160 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 157 places. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of King's Lynn.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Lynn Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, PE33 0BU
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
4.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140870

Other Primary Schools in King's Lynn

If St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. 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 Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy currently has 160 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 157 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy cover?

St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 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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