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Berry Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Berry Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

452

Pupils

420

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Berry Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Berry Hill Primary School?

The catchment area for Berry Hill Primary 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 Berry Hill Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Berry Hill Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Berry Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 452 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Mansfield.

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) →

Berry Hill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield, NG18 4JW
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
132242

Other Primary Schools in Mansfield

If Berry Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Berry Hill Primary 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: Berry Hill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Berry Hill Primary School?

The catchment area for Berry Hill Primary 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 Berry Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Berry Hill Primary School currently has 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Berry Hill Primary School?

Admission to Berry Hill Primary 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 Berry Hill Primary School cover?

Berry Hill Primary School is a primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Berry Hill Primary School?

Berry Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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