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Albany Junior School Catchment Area

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

Albany Junior School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

173

Pupils

240

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Albany Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Albany Junior School?

The catchment area for Albany Junior School 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.

The catchment area for Albany Junior School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Albany Junior School: 240 places, 72% filled: places available

Albany Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 47.4% of pupils at Albany Junior School 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) →

Albany Junior School: School Information

Full address
Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8HR
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
47.4% of pupils
DfE URN
122546

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Albany Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Albany Junior School 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: Albany Junior School

What is the catchment area for Albany Junior School?

The catchment area for Albany Junior School 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 Albany Junior School oversubscribed?

Albany Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Albany Junior School?

Admission to Albany Junior School 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 Albany Junior School cover?

Albany Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Albany Junior School?

Albany Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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