East Markham Primary School Catchment Area
East Markham Primary School is a community primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
212
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
East Markham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East Markham Primary School?
The catchment area for East Markham 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 East Markham 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 →East Markham Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
East Markham Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newark.
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) →
East Markham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Askham Road, East Markham, Newark, NG22 0RG
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122638
Other Primary Schools in Newark
If East Markham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.
The Claypole Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG23 5BQ
Chuter Ede Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG24 3PQ
John Blow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7PT
Queen Eleanor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7EQ
North Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7AP
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 6PD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East Markham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: East Markham Primary School
What is the catchment area for East Markham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for East Markham 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 East Markham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, East Markham Primary School currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for East Markham Primary School? ▾
Admission to East Markham 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 East Markham Primary School cover? ▾
East Markham Primary School is a primary school in Newark, 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 East Markham Primary School? ▾
East Markham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.