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Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

239

Pupils

230

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Nottinghamshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 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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Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Leen Mills Lane, Nottinghamshire, Hucknall, NG15 8BZ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
8.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138812

Other Primary Schools in Hucknall

If Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hucknall are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Hucknall, 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 Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.