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The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School Catchment Area

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

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Skegness, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

176

Pupils

210

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?

The catchment area for The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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.

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.

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School: 210 places, 84% filled: places available

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School has a published admission number of 210 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 64.2% of pupils at The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School 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 Skegness.

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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School: School Information

Full address
Magdalen Road, Wainfleet, Skegness, PE24 4DD
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Free school meals
64.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140185

Other Primary Schools in Skegness

If The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skegness are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England/Methodist Schools in Lincolnshire

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School shares its religious character with these Church of England/Methodist 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School

What is the catchment area for The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?

The catchment area for The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School oversubscribed?

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 176 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School cover?

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is a primary school in Skegness, 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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