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Woodlands Academy Catchment Area

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

Woodlands Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 289 pupils, and a capacity of 415 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

289

Pupils

415

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Woodlands Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodlands Academy?

The catchment area for Woodlands Academy is the geographic zone North East 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 East 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, Woodlands Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North East 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 North East 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 East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Woodlands Academy: 415 places, 70% filled: places available

Woodlands Academy has a published admission number of 415 places. 289 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 415 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. 49.3% of pupils at Woodlands 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 Grimsby.

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

North East 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 East Lincolnshire school admissions →

Woodlands Academy: School Information

Full address
Pinewood Crescent, Grimsby, DN33 1RJ
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146762

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Woodlands Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodlands 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: Woodlands Academy

What is the catchment area for Woodlands Academy?

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

Is Woodlands Academy oversubscribed?

Woodlands Academy has a capacity of 415 places and currently has 289 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Woodlands Academy?

Admission to Woodlands Academy is managed by North East 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 Woodlands Academy cover?

Woodlands Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, North East 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 Woodlands Academy?

Woodlands Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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