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Carrington Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Carrington Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 224 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

224

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Carrington Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for Carrington 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.

The catchment area for Carrington Primary and Nursery School is set by Nottingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Carrington Primary and Nursery School: at or above its 210 place limit

Carrington Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 210 places. 224 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Nottingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Carrington Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Jenner Street, Carrington, Nottingham, NG5 2BF
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
14% of pupils
DfE URN
122414

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Carrington 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 Carrington 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: Carrington Primary and Nursery School

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

The catchment area for Carrington 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 Carrington Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Carrington Primary and Nursery School currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Admission to Carrington 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 Carrington Primary and Nursery School cover?

Carrington 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Carrington Primary and Nursery School?

Carrington Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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