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Sutton St James Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sutton St James Community Primary School is a community primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

130

Pupils

140

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Sutton St James Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Sutton St James Community Primary School is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Sutton St James Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bells Drove, Sutton St James, Spalding, PE12 0JG
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
27.7% of pupils
DfE URN
120420

Other Primary Schools in Spalding

If Sutton St James Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Spalding are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sutton St James Community Primary School

Is Sutton St James Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Sutton St James Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sutton St James Community Primary School?

Admission to Sutton St James Community Primary School 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 Sutton St James Community Primary School cover?

Sutton St James Community Primary School is a primary school in Spalding, 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 Sutton St James Community Primary School?

Sutton St James Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.