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Willoughby Academy Catchment Area

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

Willoughby Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bourne, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 148 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

144

Pupils

148

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Willoughby Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Willoughby 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: 97% 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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Willoughby Academy — School Information

Full address
South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JD
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
36.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147414

Other Not applicable Schools in Bourne

If Willoughby Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Willoughby Academy

Is Willoughby Academy oversubscribed?

Willoughby Academy is operating close to its capacity of 148 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Willoughby Academy?

Admission to Willoughby 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 Willoughby Academy cover?

Willoughby Academy is a not applicable school in Bourne, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Willoughby Academy?

Willoughby Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.