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Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

90

Pupils

135

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hallcroft Infant 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 Hallcroft Infant 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.

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Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School: 135 places, 67% filled: places available

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 135 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 135 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. 25.6% of pupils at Hallcroft Infant 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) →

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Whitaker Close, Retford, DN22 7QH
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
25.6% of pupils
DfE URN
122556

Other Primary Schools in Retford

If Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hallcroft Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hallcroft Infant 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 Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 135 places and currently has 90 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Hallcroft Infant 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 Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School cover?

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School?

Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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