Carlton le Willows Academy Catchment Area
Carlton le Willows Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Gedling, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1803 pupils, and a capacity of 2125 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,803
Pupils
2,125
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2022
Carlton le Willows Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Carlton le Willows Academy?
The catchment area for Carlton le Willows Academy 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, Carlton le Willows 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.
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 →Carlton le Willows Academy: 2125 places, 85% filled: places available
Carlton le Willows Academy has a published admission number of 2125 places. 1803 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 2125 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. 23.2% of pupils at Carlton le Willows Academy 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) →
Carlton le Willows Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Burton Road, Nottingham, Gedling, NG4 4AA
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 23.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150524
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Carlton le Willows Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Carlton le Willows Academy
What is the catchment area for Carlton le Willows Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Carlton le Willows Academy 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 Carlton le Willows Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Carlton le Willows Academy has a capacity of 2125 places and currently has 1803 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Carlton le Willows Academy? ▾
Admission to Carlton le Willows 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 Carlton le Willows Academy cover? ▾
Carlton le Willows Academy is a secondary school in Gedling, 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 Carlton le Willows Academy? ▾
Carlton le Willows Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.