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St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is an academy converter primary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 182 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

177

Pupils

182

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?

The catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is the geographic zone North 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. North 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 Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is managed by North 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North 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 Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg): 182 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) has a published admission number of 182 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 182, North Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brigg.

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

North 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 Lincolnshire school admissions →

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg): School Information

Full address
Grammar School Road, Brigg, DN20 8BB
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
18.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138015

Other Primary Schools in Brigg

If St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brigg are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Lincolnshire

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across North 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 Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) 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 Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?

The catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is the geographic zone North 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is operating close to its capacity of 182 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) cover?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is a primary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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