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The Edenham Church of England School Catchment Area

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

The Edenham Church of England School is an academy converter primary school in Bourne, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

106

Pupils

112

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The Edenham Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Edenham Church of England School?

The catchment area for The Edenham Church of England School 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 The Edenham Church of England School 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

The Edenham Church of England School: 112 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

The Edenham Church of England School has a published admission number of 112 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 112, 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. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bourne.

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

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. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Edenham Church of England School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Edenham, Bourne, PE10 0LP
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143259

Other Primary Schools in Bourne

If The Edenham Church of England School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bourne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

The Edenham Church of England School 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 The Edenham Church of England 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: The Edenham Church of England School

What is the catchment area for The Edenham Church of England School?

The catchment area for The Edenham Church of England School 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 The Edenham Church of England School oversubscribed?

The Edenham Church of England School is operating close to its capacity of 112 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Edenham Church of England School?

The Edenham Church of England School 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 The Edenham Church of England School cover?

The Edenham Church of England School is a primary school in Bourne, 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 The Edenham Church of England School?

The Edenham Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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