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The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 316 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

316

Pupils

315

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 316 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: at or above its 315 place limit

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 316 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.3% of pupils at The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.

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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
Spalding Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7HG
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
32.3% of pupils
DfE URN
120596

Other Primary Schools in Spalding

If The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Spalding are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 316 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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