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Bracken Hill School Catchment Area

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

Bracken Hill School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 173 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–18

Age range

173

Pupils

173

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Bracken Hill School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bracken Hill School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 173 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 173 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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Bracken Hill School — School Information

Full address
Chartwell Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7HZ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–18 years
Free school meals
35.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149708

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If Bracken Hill School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bracken Hill School

Is Bracken Hill School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bracken Hill School currently has 173 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 173 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bracken Hill School?

Admission to Bracken Hill 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 Bracken Hill School cover?

Bracken Hill School is a not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bracken Hill School?

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