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Colston Bassett School Limited Catchment Area

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

Colston Bassett School Limited is an other independent not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 25 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-11

Age range

25

Pupils

72

Capacity

35%

Fill rate

Colston Bassett School Limited Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Colston Bassett School Limited?

The catchment area for Colston Bassett School Limited is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Colston Bassett School Limited is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Nottinghamshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Colston Bassett School Limited: 72 places, 35% filled: places available

Colston Bassett School Limited has a published admission number of 72 places. 25 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 35%. At 35% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 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.

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) →

Colston Bassett School Limited: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
135366

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

If Colston Bassett School Limited is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Colston Bassett School Limited 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: Colston Bassett School Limited

What is the catchment area for Colston Bassett School Limited?

The catchment area for Colston Bassett School Limited is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Colston Bassett School Limited oversubscribed?

Colston Bassett School Limited has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 25 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Colston Bassett School Limited?

Colston Bassett School Limited is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Nottinghamshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Colston Bassett School Limited cover?

Colston Bassett School Limited is a not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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