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Waddington All Saints Academy Catchment Area

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

Waddington All Saints Academy is an academy converter primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 377 pupils, and a capacity of 431 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

377

Pupils

431

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Waddington All Saints Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Waddington All Saints Academy?

The catchment area for Waddington All Saints Academy 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 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, Waddington All Saints 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.

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 →

Waddington All Saints Academy: 431 places, 87% filled: places available

Waddington All Saints Academy has a published admission number of 431 places. 377 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 431 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. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lincoln.

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) →

Waddington All Saints Academy: School Information

Full address
Mere Road, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9NX
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
13.3% of pupils
DfE URN
145358

Other Primary Schools in Lincoln

If Waddington All Saints Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Waddington All Saints Academy 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: Waddington All Saints Academy

What is the catchment area for Waddington All Saints Academy?

The catchment area for Waddington All Saints Academy 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Waddington All Saints Academy oversubscribed?

Waddington All Saints Academy has a capacity of 431 places and currently has 377 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Waddington All Saints Academy?

Admission to Waddington All Saints 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 Waddington All Saints Academy cover?

Waddington All Saints Academy is a primary school in Lincoln, 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 Waddington All Saints Academy?

Waddington All Saints Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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