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Blue Mountain Education Catchment Area

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

Blue Mountain Education is an other independent special not applicable school in Cossall, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 8-18, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 15 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

8-18

Age range

15

Pupils

15

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Blue Mountain Education Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Blue Mountain Education?

The catchment area for Blue Mountain Education is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Blue Mountain Education 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: 15 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 15 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.

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Blue Mountain Education: at or above its 15 place limit

Blue Mountain Education has a published admission number of 15 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 15 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.

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) →

Blue Mountain Education: School Information

Full address
Willow Farm, Off Newton Lane, Cossall, NG16 2SD
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-18 years
DfE URN
131536

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Blue Mountain Education 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: Blue Mountain Education

What is the catchment area for Blue Mountain Education?

The catchment area for Blue Mountain Education is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Blue Mountain Education oversubscribed?

Yes, Blue Mountain Education currently has 15 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 15 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Blue Mountain Education?

Admission to Blue Mountain Education 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 Blue Mountain Education cover?

Blue Mountain Education is a not applicable school in Cossall, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 8-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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