Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 340 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
340
Pupils
315
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery 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 Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery 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.
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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 →Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School: at or above its 315 place limit
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 315 places. 340 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.5% 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) →
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LD
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122525
Other Primary Schools in Nottingham
If Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Harrington Junior School Catchment Area
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Grange Primary School Catchment Area
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Longmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 4JG
Ladycross Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · NG10 5JD
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery 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: Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery 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 Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School currently has 340 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery 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 Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.