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Winterton Junior School Catchment Area

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

Winterton Junior School is a community primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 264 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

202

Pupils

264

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Winterton Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Winterton Junior School?

The catchment area for Winterton Junior School is the geographic zone North 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Winterton Junior School is set by North Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Winterton Junior School: 264 places, 77% filled: places available

Winterton Junior School has a published admission number of 264 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 264 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. 39.6% of pupils at Winterton Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North 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. Find North Lincolnshire school admissions →

Winterton Junior School: School Information

Full address
West Street, Winterton, Scunthorpe, DN15 9QG
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
39.6% of pupils
DfE URN
117787

Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe

If Winterton Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Winterton Junior School 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: Winterton Junior School

What is the catchment area for Winterton Junior School?

The catchment area for Winterton Junior School is the geographic zone North 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Winterton Junior School oversubscribed?

Winterton Junior School has a capacity of 264 places and currently has 202 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Winterton Junior School?

Admission to Winterton Junior School is managed by North 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 Winterton Junior School cover?

Winterton Junior School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Winterton Junior School?

Winterton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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