The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Catchment Area
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is a academy converter primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 0–7, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
0–7
Age range
221
Pupils
180
Capacity
123%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Heapham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1SW
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 0–7 years
- Free school meals
- 50.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138330
Other Primary Schools in Gainsborough
If The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gainsborough are the next closest alternatives.
Scotter Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 3RY
Waddingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 4SX
Willoughton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 5RT
Hemswell Cliff Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 5XS
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN21 1TE
Corringham CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN21 5QS
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy currently has 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy? ▾
Admission to The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy 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 The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy cover? ▾
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy is a primary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 0–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy? ▾
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.