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Fairfield Spencer Academy Catchment Area

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

Fairfield Spencer Academy is a academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 620 pupils, and a capacity of 660 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

620

Pupils

660

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Fairfield Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fairfield Spencer Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Fairfield Spencer Academy — School Information

Full address
Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7HB
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140071

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If Fairfield Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfield Spencer Academy

Is Fairfield Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

Fairfield Spencer Academy is operating close to its capacity of 660 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fairfield Spencer Academy?

Admission to Fairfield Spencer Academy 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 Fairfield Spencer Academy cover?

Fairfield Spencer Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fairfield Spencer Academy?

Fairfield Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.