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Cloudside Academy Catchment Area

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

Cloudside Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

263

Pupils

320

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cloudside Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cloudside Academy?

The catchment area for Cloudside Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cloudside Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. 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 Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Cloudside Academy: 320 places, 82% filled: places available

Cloudside Academy has a published admission number of 320 places. 263 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 320 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. 42.6% of pupils at Cloudside Academy 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.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Cloudside Academy: School Information

Full address
Stanton Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5DE
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
42.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144612

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Cloudside Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cloudside 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cloudside Academy

What is the catchment area for Cloudside Academy?

The catchment area for Cloudside Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cloudside Academy oversubscribed?

Cloudside Academy has a capacity of 320 places and currently has 263 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Cloudside Academy?

Admission to Cloudside Academy is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Cloudside Academy cover?

Cloudside Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cloudside Academy?

Cloudside Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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