Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 237 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

237

Pupils

210

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Edale Rise Primary & 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.

As an academy, Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Nottingham publishes the 2027 Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School numbers →

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 →

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School has a published admission number of 210 places. 237 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.6% of pupils at Edale Rise Primary & 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 →

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Edale Road, Sneinton Dale, Nottingham, NG2 4HT
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
48.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140715

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Edale Rise Primary & 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Edale Rise Primary & 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 Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School currently has 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School?

Admission to Edale Rise Primary & 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 Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School cover?

Edale Rise Primary & 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School?

Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.