West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 328 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
214
Pupils
328
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy?
The catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Primary 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, 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 West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy 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 →West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy: 328 places, 65% filled: places available
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 328 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 328 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. 66.8% of pupils at West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy 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 Grantham.
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) →
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 66.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148432
Other Primary Schools in Grantham
If West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
Corby Glen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4NW
Belton Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9PP
Cliffedale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 8DP
Belmont Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9LR
Bythams Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4PX
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 2DY
Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Ancaster CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Barrowby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Baston CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Peterborough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Grantham Church of England Primary 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.
The Isaac Newton Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Grantham · 0.5 miles away
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Grantham · 0.8 miles away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Grantham · 1.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Primary 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, 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 West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy has a capacity of 328 places and currently has 214 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy 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 West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy cover? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.