Schools in North East Lincolnshire

Local council area within Lincolnshire. Open a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, a map and area statistics.

9 postcode districts in North East Lincolnshire. 73 state-funded schools listed. Plus 5 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in North East Lincolnshire

This page lists 9 postcode districts in North East Lincolnshire. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across North East Lincolnshire we currently show 73 state-funded schools in 9 districts (57 primary, 10 secondary, 6 other phase). We also list 3 independent (fees usually apply) and 2 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in North East Lincolnshire right now include DN36 (13 schools), DN35 (12 schools), DN32 (11 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

North East Lincolnshire sits within Lincolnshire but has its own council. That council coordinates state school applications for families who live here. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council area.

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10Secondary
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9Districts with schools

Postcode districts in North East Lincolnshire

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in North East Lincolnshire

How many schools does School Checker list in North East Lincolnshire?: We list 73 state-funded schools across 9 postcode districts in North East Lincolnshire (57 primary, 10 secondary, 6 other phase). Plus 5 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in North East Lincolnshire?: North East Lincolnshire sits within Lincolnshire but has its own council. That council coordinates state school applications for families who live here. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council area. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the North East Lincolnshire admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?: A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). North East Lincolnshire is split into 9 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in North East Lincolnshire?: Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include DN36 (13 schools), DN35 (12 schools), DN32 (11 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with North East Lincolnshire before you apply.
Where does the data for North East Lincolnshire schools come from?: School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.