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Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 346 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

346

Pupils

315

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mapplewells Primary and Nursery 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 346 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1HU
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144322

Other Primary Schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield

If Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School

Is Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes — Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School currently has 346 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Mapplewells 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 Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School cover?

Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.