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Brackenfield Special School Catchment Area

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

Brackenfield Special School is a community special not applicable school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-18

Age range

206

Pupils

280

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Brackenfield Special School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brackenfield Special School?

The catchment area for Brackenfield Special School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Brackenfield Special School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Brackenfield Special School: 280 places, 74% filled: places available

Brackenfield Special School has a published admission number of 280 places. 206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 280 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.6% of pupils at Brackenfield Special School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Nottingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Brackenfield Special School: School Information

Full address
Bracken Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4DA
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Free school meals
45.6% of pupils
DfE URN
113031

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brackenfield Special 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: Brackenfield Special School

What is the catchment area for Brackenfield Special School?

The catchment area for Brackenfield Special School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brackenfield Special School oversubscribed?

Brackenfield Special School has a capacity of 280 places and currently has 206 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Brackenfield Special School?

Admission to Brackenfield Special 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 Brackenfield Special School cover?

Brackenfield Special School is a not applicable school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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