Colonel Frank Seely Academy Catchment Area
Colonel Frank Seely Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 859 pupils, and a capacity of 1091 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
859
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Colonel Frank Seely Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Colonel Frank Seely Academy?
The catchment area for Colonel Frank Seely 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, Colonel Frank Seely 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 →Colonel Frank Seely Academy: 1091 places, 79% filled: places available
Colonel Frank Seely Academy has a published admission number of 1091 places. 859 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1091 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. 23.1% of pupils at Colonel Frank Seely 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) →
Colonel Frank Seely Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6JZ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144182
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If Colonel Frank Seely Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
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Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
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Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Colonel Frank Seely 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: Colonel Frank Seely Academy
What is the catchment area for Colonel Frank Seely Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Colonel Frank Seely 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Colonel Frank Seely Academy has a capacity of 1091 places and currently has 859 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Colonel Frank Seely Academy? ▾
Admission to Colonel Frank Seely 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy cover? ▾
Colonel Frank Seely Academy 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy? ▾
Colonel Frank Seely Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.