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Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

108

Pupils

119

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2020

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE 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, 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 Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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.

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Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School: 119 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 119 places. 108 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 119, 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. 13.9% 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) →

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Quarry Lane, Linby, Nottingham, NG15 8GA
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149552

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Nottinghamshire

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School 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 Linby Cum Papplewick CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE 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, 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 Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 119 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School?

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School 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 Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School cover?

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School?

Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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