Chilwell School Catchment Area
Chilwell School is a foundation secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1052 pupils, and a capacity of 1020 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,052
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Chilwell School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chilwell School?
The catchment area for Chilwell School 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.
Secondary school places at Chilwell School are allocated by Nottinghamshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Chilwell School: at or above its 1020 place limit
Chilwell School has a published admission number of 1020 places. 1052 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1020 places. Nottinghamshire 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. 19.5% 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.
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) →
Chilwell School: School Information
- Full address
- Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 5AL
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122854
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If Chilwell School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
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The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
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The Long Eaton School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Chilwell 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chilwell School
What is the catchment area for Chilwell School? ▾
The catchment area for Chilwell School 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 Chilwell School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Chilwell School currently has 1052 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1020 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chilwell School? ▾
Admission to Chilwell School 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 Chilwell School cover? ▾
Chilwell School 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 Chilwell School? ▾
Chilwell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.