West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Catchment Area
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
390
Pupils
625
Capacity
62%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
The catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy 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, 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 Secondary 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 Secondary Academy: 625 places, 62% filled: places available
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a published admission number of 625 places. 390 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 625 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. 53.8% of pupils at West Grantham Church of England Secondary 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 Secondary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 53.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148433
Other Secondary Schools in Grantham
If West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
The Priory Ruskin Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG31 8ED
Charles Read Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG33 4NT
Walton Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG31 7JR
The King's School, Grantham Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG31 6RP
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG31 9AU
Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire
West Grantham Church of England Secondary 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 secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to West Grantham Church of England Secondary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
What is the catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy 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, 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 Secondary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a capacity of 625 places and currently has 390 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Secondary 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 Secondary Academy cover? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, 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 West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy? ▾
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.