Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 184 pupils, and a capacity of 255 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
184
Pupils
255
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Jacksdale 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.
The catchment area for Jacksdale Primary 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.
Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School: 255 places, 72% filled: places available
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 255 places. 184 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 255 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. 35.1% of pupils at Jacksdale 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) →
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, Jacksdale, Nottingham, NG16 5JU
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122580
Other Primary Schools in Nottingham
If Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Harrington Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 4BJ
Parklands Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 4BJ
Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 2DU
Longmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 4JG
Ladycross Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 5JD
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG16 4DT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Jacksdale 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.
Riddings Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Alfreton · 1.6 miles away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ripley · 2.6 miles away
Leys Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Alfreton · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Jacksdale 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 Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 255 places and currently has 184 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Jacksdale 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 Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Jacksdale 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 Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.