Title: High Demand for School Places in Lincolnshire: The Current State of Play
Parents throughout Lincolnshire are once again eagerly anticipating news about their children’s school admissions. Newly released data, coming our way on 16 April 2024, provides valuable insights on local Year 3 school intakes.
Firstly, the data indicates a solid demand for places at multiple Lincolnshire schools with some schools showing a significant number of open spots. For instance, Branston Junior Academy had 44 first-choice applications versus 45 total admission spots, leaving only one place open for the upcoming September term.
In contrast, Gainsborough White’s Wood Academy can accommodate a total of 60 students and has so far received 47 applications, leaving a comfortable 13 places open. Holton-le-Clay Junior School presents another encouraging picture with their 20 available spaces out of a total of 45.
This information is particularly crucial for parents navigating the oft-stressful task of securing the proper school for their child. The prospect of available spaces should be comforting for late applicants or those hoping to switch schools. However, the data also shines a light on schools like Lincoln Birchwood Junior School, which, despite having 64 applications, still has 26 spots to fill, potentially presenting more choices for parents in certain areas.
When compared to prior years, this pattern of available places seems relatively steady, providing some measure of solace for families concerned about oversubscription. It remains crucial for parents to stay informed and explore all possible choices.
What is the most important piece of advice? School places are available, but it’s prudent to do your research and apply early. With the forthcoming academic year drawing nearer, there is one certainty: schools across Lincolnshire are prepared to warmly receive their new intake.
Data was sourced from the available datasets of the Lincolnshire County Council. [View source](https://lincolnshire.ckan.io/dataset/d145fc17-3eab-465f-9854-fd7032e4fe06/resource/af85436c-3ec1-49f6-b39a-10c3575c12f7/download/school1.csv).
