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The St Lawrence Academy Catchment Area

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

The St Lawrence Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 806 pupils, and a capacity of 825 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

806

Pupils

825

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The St Lawrence Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to The St Lawrence Academy is managed by North 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

The St Lawrence Academy — School Information

Full address
Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7DF
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.2% of pupils
DfE URN
135674

Other Secondary Schools in Scunthorpe

If The St Lawrence Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The St Lawrence Academy

Is The St Lawrence Academy oversubscribed?

The St Lawrence Academy is operating close to its capacity of 825 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The St Lawrence Academy?

The St Lawrence Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The St Lawrence Academy cover?

The St Lawrence Academy is a secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The St Lawrence Academy?

The St Lawrence Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.