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Maun Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Maun Infant and Nursery School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

202

Pupils

180

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Maun Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Maun Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Maun Infant 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.

As an academy, Maun Infant 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: 202 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 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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Maun Infant and Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

Maun Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 180 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.4% of pupils at Maun Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.

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) →

Maun Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Walesby Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9RJ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
25.4% of pupils
DfE URN
151216

Other Primary Schools in Newark

If Maun Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Maun Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Maun Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Maun Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Maun Infant 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 Maun Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Maun Infant and Nursery School currently has 202 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Maun Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Maun Infant 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 Maun Infant and Nursery School cover?

Maun Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Maun Infant and Nursery School?

Maun Infant and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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