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Aldercar High School Catchment Area

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

Aldercar High School is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 690 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

690

Pupils

750

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Aldercar High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Aldercar High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Aldercar High School — School Information

Full address
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4HL
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.2% of pupils
DfE URN
149364

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If Aldercar High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Aldercar High School

Is Aldercar High School oversubscribed?

Aldercar High School is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Aldercar High School?

Admission to Aldercar High School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Aldercar High School cover?

Aldercar High School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Aldercar High School?

Aldercar High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.