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Larkfields Infant School Catchment Area

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

Larkfields Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 167 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-7

Age range

167

Pupils

180

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Larkfields Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Larkfields Infant School?

The catchment area for Larkfields Infant 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.

As an academy, Larkfields Infant School 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

Larkfields Infant School: 180 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Larkfields Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 167 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 180, Nottinghamshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nottingham.

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) →

Larkfields Infant School: School Information

Full address
Coronation Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1EP
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
12.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145827

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Larkfields Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Larkfields Infant 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: Larkfields Infant School

What is the catchment area for Larkfields Infant School?

The catchment area for Larkfields Infant 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 Larkfields Infant School oversubscribed?

Larkfields Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Larkfields Infant School?

Admission to Larkfields Infant 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 Larkfields Infant School cover?

Larkfields Infant School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Larkfields Infant School?

Larkfields Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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