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High Oakham Primary School Catchment Area

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

High Oakham Primary School is a community primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 464 pupils, and a capacity of 428 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

464

Pupils

428

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

High Oakham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for High Oakham Primary School?

The catchment area for High Oakham Primary 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 High Oakham Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 464 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 428 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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High Oakham Primary School: at or above its 428 place limit

High Oakham Primary School has a published admission number of 428 places. 464 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 428 places. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Mansfield.

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) →

High Oakham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4SH
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
9% of pupils
DfE URN
133278

Other Primary Schools in Mansfield

If High Oakham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to High Oakham Primary 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: High Oakham Primary School

What is the catchment area for High Oakham Primary School?

The catchment area for High Oakham Primary 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 High Oakham Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, High Oakham Primary School currently has 464 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 428 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for High Oakham Primary School?

Admission to High Oakham Primary 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 High Oakham Primary School cover?

High Oakham Primary School is a primary school in Mansfield, 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 High Oakham Primary School?

High Oakham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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