Dovecote Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 314 pupils, and a capacity of 370 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
314
Pupils
370
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is set by Nottingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottingham catchment area documents →Dovecote Primary and Nursery School: 370 places, 85% filled: places available
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 370 places. 314 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 370 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. 47.4% of pupils at Dovecote Primary and Nursery School 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.
Nottingham 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. Find Nottingham school admissions →
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Greencroft, Nottingham, NG11 8EY
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134841
Other Primary Schools in Nottingham
If Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Harrington Junior School Catchment Area
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Parklands Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 2DU
Longmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 4JG
Ladycross Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 5JD
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG16 4DT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Dovecote Primary and Nursery 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: Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Dovecote Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 370 places and currently has 314 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottingham.
What is the admissions policy for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is managed by Nottingham. 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.