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Burford Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Burford Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

235

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Burford Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burford Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Burford Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Burford Primary and Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottingham 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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Burford Primary and Nursery School: 235 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Burford Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 235 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 235, Nottingham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.5% of pupils at Burford Primary and Nursery 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.

Nottingham 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. Find Nottingham school admissions →

Burford Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6FX
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
44.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143060

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Burford Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burford Primary and Nursery 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: Burford Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Burford Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Burford Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burford Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Burford Primary and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 235 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burford Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Burford Primary and Nursery School is managed by Nottingham. 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 Burford Primary and Nursery School cover?

Burford Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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