The Priory Witham Academy Catchment Area
The Priory Witham Academy is an academy sponsor led special school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-18, with 1092 pupils, and a capacity of 1009 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-18
Age range
1,092
Pupils
1,009
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
The Priory Witham Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Priory Witham Academy?
The Priory Witham Academy is a special school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Lincolnshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Admission to The Priory Witham Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Lincolnshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →
Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Lincolnshire publishes the 2027 The Priory Witham Academy numbers →
For more information on how Lincolnshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →The Priory Witham Academy: at or above its 1009 place limit
The Priory Witham Academy has a published admission number of 1009 places. 1092 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1009 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. 52.2% of pupils at The Priory Witham Academy 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 Lincoln.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
The Priory Witham Academy: School Information
- Full address
- De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7DT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 2-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 52.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135563
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions: The Priory Witham Academy
What is the catchment area for The Priory Witham Academy? ▾
The Priory Witham Academy is a special school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Lincolnshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Is The Priory Witham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Priory Witham Academy currently has 1092 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1009 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Priory Witham Academy? ▾
Admission to The Priory Witham 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 Priory Witham Academy cover? ▾
The Priory Witham Academy is a special school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 2-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Priory Witham Academy? ▾
The Priory Witham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.