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Bramcote College Catchment Area

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

Bramcote College is an academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 804 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

804

Pupils

600

Capacity

134%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bramcote College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bramcote College?

The catchment area for Bramcote College is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, Bramcote College 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: 804 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Nottinghamshire publishes the 2027 Bramcote College numbers →

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 →

Bramcote College: heavily oversubscribed at 134% capacity

Bramcote College has a published admission number of 600 places. 804 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 134%. At 134% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.7% of pupils at Bramcote College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.

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) →

Bramcote College: School Information

Full address
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138837

Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham

If Bramcote College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Bramcote College 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: Bramcote College

What is the catchment area for Bramcote College?

The catchment area for Bramcote College is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Bramcote College oversubscribed?

Yes, Bramcote College currently has 804 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bramcote College?

Admission to Bramcote College 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 Bramcote College cover?

Bramcote College is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bramcote College?

Bramcote College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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