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Fountaindale School Catchment Area

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

Fountaindale School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–18

Age range

92

Pupils

84

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Fountaindale School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fountaindale School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 92 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Fountaindale School — School Information

Full address
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BA
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
Free school meals
44.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149430

Other Not applicable Schools in Mansfield

If Fountaindale School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fountaindale School

Is Fountaindale School oversubscribed?

Yes — Fountaindale School currently has 92 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Fountaindale School?

Admission to Fountaindale 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 Fountaindale School cover?

Fountaindale School is a not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fountaindale School?

Fountaindale School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.