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Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

210

Pupils

315

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hawthorne 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.

As an academy, Hawthorne Primary and Nursery 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.

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 →

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School: 315 places, 67% filled: places available

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 315 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 21.3% of pupils at Hawthorne 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) →

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Keepers Close, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8XE
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
21.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148675

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Hawthorne Primary and Nursery 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 Hawthorne 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 210 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School cover?

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School?

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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