Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 88 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
88
Pupils
120
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Elkesley Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Elkesley Primary and Nursery 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 Elkesley Primary and Nursery 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.
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 →Elkesley Primary and Nursery School: 120 places, 73% filled: places available
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 120 places. 88 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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. 27.9% of pupils at Elkesley Primary and Nursery School 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) →
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Headland Avenue, Elkesley, Retford, DN22 8AQ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122640
Other Primary Schools in Retford
If Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Clarborough Primary School Catchment Area
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Rampton Primary School Catchment Area
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Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Ranby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Elkesley 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: Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Elkesley Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Elkesley Primary and Nursery 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 Elkesley Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 88 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Elkesley Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Elkesley Primary and Nursery 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 Elkesley Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.