Clarborough Primary School Catchment Area
Clarborough Primary School is a community primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 199 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
215
Pupils
199
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Clarborough Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Clarborough Primary School?
The catchment area for Clarborough Primary School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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 Clarborough Primary School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Clarborough Primary School: at or above its 199 place limit
Clarborough Primary School has a published admission number of 199 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 199 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. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Retford.
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) →
Clarborough Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hillview Crescent, Clarborough, Retford, DN22 9JZ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122628
Other Primary Schools in Retford
If Clarborough Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 7QH
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 8AQ
Rampton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 0JB
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 6SW
Ranby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN22 8HZ
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN22 9DH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Clarborough Primary 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.
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Retford · 2.1 miles away
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Retford · 2.4 miles away
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Retford · 2.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Clarborough Primary School
What is the catchment area for Clarborough Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Clarborough Primary School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Clarborough Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Clarborough Primary School currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 199 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Clarborough Primary School? ▾
Admission to Clarborough Primary 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 Clarborough Primary School cover? ▾
Clarborough Primary School is a primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 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 Clarborough Primary School? ▾
Clarborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.