John Blow Primary School Catchment Area
John Blow Primary School is a community primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 186 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
186
Pupils
210
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
John Blow Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for John Blow Primary School?
The catchment area for John Blow 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 John Blow 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.
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 →John Blow Primary School: 210 places, 89% filled: places available
John Blow Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 186 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newark.
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) →
John Blow Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Snowdon Road, Collingham, Newark, NG23 7PT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122631
Other Primary Schools in Newark
If John Blow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.
The Claypole Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Chuter Ede Primary School Catchment Area
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East Markham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG22 0RG
Queen Eleanor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7EQ
North Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7AP
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 6PD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to John Blow 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: John Blow Primary School
What is the catchment area for John Blow Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for John Blow 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 John Blow Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
John Blow Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 186 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for John Blow Primary School? ▾
Admission to John Blow 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 John Blow Primary School cover? ▾
John Blow Primary School is a primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Blow Primary School? ▾
John Blow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.