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Harrington Junior School Catchment Area

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

Harrington Junior School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

234

Pupils

240

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Harrington Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harrington Junior School?

The catchment area for Harrington Junior School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Harrington Junior School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Harrington Junior School: 240 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Harrington Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 234 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Derbyshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.3% of pupils at Harrington Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Harrington Junior School: School Information

Full address
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4BJ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112582

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Harrington Junior 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 Harrington Junior 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: Harrington Junior School

What is the catchment area for Harrington Junior School?

The catchment area for Harrington Junior School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harrington Junior School oversubscribed?

Harrington Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harrington Junior School?

Admission to Harrington Junior School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Harrington Junior School cover?

Harrington Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harrington Junior School?

Harrington Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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