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Leverton Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

Leverton Church of England Academy is an academy converter primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

75

Pupils

105

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Leverton Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Leverton Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Leverton Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Leverton Church of England 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.

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 →

Leverton Church of England Academy: 105 places, 71% filled: places available

Leverton Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 105 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Retford.

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) →

Leverton Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Main Street, North Leverton, Retford, DN22 0AD
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
4.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137986

Other Primary Schools in Retford

If Leverton Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Nottinghamshire

Leverton Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Nottinghamshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Leverton Church of England 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: Leverton Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Leverton Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Leverton Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Leverton Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Leverton Church of England Academy has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 75 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Leverton Church of England Academy?

Leverton Church of England 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 Leverton Church of England Academy cover?

Leverton Church of England Academy is a primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leverton Church of England Academy?

Leverton Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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