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John Hunt Academy Catchment Area

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

John Hunt Academy is an academy converter primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 350 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

350

Pupils

420

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

John Hunt Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Hunt Academy?

The catchment area for John Hunt Academy 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, John Hunt Academy 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 →

John Hunt Academy: 420 places, 83% filled: places available

John Hunt Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 350 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 32.5% of pupils at John Hunt Academy 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) →

John Hunt Academy: School Information

Full address
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BN
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
32.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148284

Other Primary Schools in Newark

If John Hunt Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to John Hunt Academy 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: John Hunt Academy

What is the catchment area for John Hunt Academy?

The catchment area for John Hunt Academy 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 Hunt Academy oversubscribed?

John Hunt Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 350 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for John Hunt Academy?

Admission to John Hunt Academy 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 Hunt Academy cover?

John Hunt Academy is a primary school in Newark, 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 John Hunt Academy?

John Hunt Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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