Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Yarborough Academy Catchment Area

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

Yarborough Academy is a academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

451

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Yarborough Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Yarborough 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

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 →

Yarborough Academy — School Information

Full address
Yarrow Road, Grimsby, DN34 4JU
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
15.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138542

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Yarborough Academy

Is Yarborough Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Yarborough Academy currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Yarborough Academy?

Admission to Yarborough 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 Yarborough Academy cover?

Yarborough 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 Yarborough Academy?

Yarborough Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.