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The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Catchment Area

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

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a voluntary controlled primary school in Alford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 72 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

72

Pupils

70

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Catchment Area Information

Admission to The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern 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: 72 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 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 St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern — School Information

Full address
Main Road, Withern, Alford, LN13 0NB
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
30.6% of pupils
DfE URN
120588

Other Primary Schools in Alford

If The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern

Is The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern oversubscribed?

Yes — The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern currently has 72 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern 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 St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern cover?

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a primary school in Alford, 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 St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.