Bracken Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area
Bracken Lane Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
231
Pupils
210
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bracken Lane Primary Academy 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.
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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 →Bracken Lane Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bracken Lane, Retford, DN22 7EU
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144526
Other Primary Schools in Retford
If Bracken Lane Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 7QH
Clarborough Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 9JZ
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 8AQ
Rampton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 0JB
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 6SW
Ranby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN22 8HZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Is Bracken Lane Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bracken Lane Primary Academy currently has 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bracken Lane Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Bracken Lane Primary Academy 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 Lane Primary Academy cover? ▾
Bracken Lane Primary Academy is a primary school in Retford, 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 Bracken Lane Primary Academy? ▾
Bracken Lane Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.