The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy

How places are decided at The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted..
2Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of application, or who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission.
3Children for whom this school is the nearest school to their home address.
4Children regularly attending worship at any of the following churches in no order of priority: — St. Peter in Eastgate or St. Peter in Carlton or St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bailgate or Bailgate Methodist Church or St. Nicholas Church Newport

If two applications tie: 'Regular monthly attendance' involves the child attending a regular act of worship at the qualifying church at least once a month and for at least one year prior to the application for a school place being made. Attendance should be verified by a signed letter from an officiating minister at the qualifying church. Distance of the home address to the school. Places will be allocated to those living nearest the school first.

Admission authority: Governing body. School category: Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy?: The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy has 79 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy take?: The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy admits pupils aged 5 to 7.
Where is The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy located?: The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy is located in Lincoln, LN2 4AW, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy?: The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy have a religious character?: Yes — The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy?: When The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.; 2. Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of application, or who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission; 3. Children for whom this school is the nearest school to their home address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: 'Regular monthly attendance' involves the child attending a regular act of worship at the qualifying church at least once a month and for at least one year prior to the application for a school place being made. Attendance should be verified by a signed letter from an officiating minister at the qualifying church. Distance of the home address to the school. Places will be allocated to those living nearest the school first.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.9% of pupils at The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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