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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

52

Pupils

180

Capacity

29%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for The Harrowby Church of England Primary 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 Harrowby Church of England Primary 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.

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 Harrowby Church of England Primary School: 180 places, 29% filled: places available

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 29%. At 29% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 68.9% of pupils at The Harrowby Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Grantham.

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 Harrowby Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
New Beacon Road, Grantham, NG31 9LJ
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
68.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138283

Other Primary Schools in Grantham

If The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

The Harrowby Church of England Primary 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 Harrowby Church of England Primary 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 Harrowby Church of England Primary School

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

The catchment area for The Harrowby Church of England Primary 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 Harrowby Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

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

The Harrowby Church of England Primary 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 Harrowby Church of England Primary School cover?

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Harrowby Church of England Primary School?

The Harrowby Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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