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Thurlby Community Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Thurlby Community Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bourne, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Thurlby Community Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thurlby Community Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 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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Thurlby Community Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Crown Lane, Thurlby, Bourne, PE10 0EZ
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147153

Other Primary Schools in Bourne

If Thurlby Community Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thurlby Community Primary Academy

Is Thurlby Community Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Thurlby Community Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thurlby Community Primary Academy?

Admission to Thurlby Community Primary 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 Thurlby Community Primary Academy cover?

Thurlby Community Primary Academy is a primary school in Bourne, 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 Thurlby Community Primary Academy?

Thurlby Community Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.