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The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 117 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

117

Pupils

105

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for The Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Kirkby-on-Bain 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 117 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 117 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.5% of pupils at The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wharf Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6YW
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
26.5% of pupils
DfE URN
120623

Other Primary Schools in Woodhall Spa

If The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Woodhall Spa are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire

The Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for The Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School currently has 117 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?

The Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School cover?

The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Woodhall Spa, 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 Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?

The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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