University Academy Long Sutton Catchment Area
University Academy Long Sutton is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 696 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
696
Pupils
720
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
University Academy Long Sutton Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for University Academy Long Sutton?
The catchment area for University Academy Long Sutton is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, University Academy Long Sutton 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.
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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.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →University Academy Long Sutton: 720 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
University Academy Long Sutton has a published admission number of 720 places. 696 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 720, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.9% of pupils at University Academy Long Sutton are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.
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) →
University Academy Long Sutton: School Information
- Full address
- 84 Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9LF
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147268
Other Secondary Schools in Spalding
If University Academy Long Sutton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Spalding are the next closest alternatives.
Spalding High School Catchment Area
Community school · PE11 2PJ
University Academy Holbeach Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PE12 7PU
Spalding Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PE11 2XH
Spalding Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · PE11 2EJ
Cowley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PE11 4TF
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to University Academy Long Sutton 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: University Academy Long Sutton
What is the catchment area for University Academy Long Sutton? ▾
The catchment area for University Academy Long Sutton is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is University Academy Long Sutton oversubscribed? ▾
University Academy Long Sutton is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for University Academy Long Sutton? ▾
Admission to University Academy Long Sutton 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 University Academy Long Sutton cover? ▾
University Academy Long Sutton is a secondary school in Spalding, 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 University Academy Long Sutton? ▾
University Academy Long Sutton was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.