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Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Catchment Area

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

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 322 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

226

Pupils

322

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery?

The catchment area for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery: 322 places, 70% filled: places available

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery has a published admission number of 322 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 322 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. 75% of pupils at Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery 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 Nottingham.

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

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery: School Information

Full address
Abbey Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7NZ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
75% of pupils
DfE URN
150098

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery 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: Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery?

The catchment area for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery oversubscribed?

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery has a capacity of 322 places and currently has 226 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery?

Admission to Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery cover?

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery?

Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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