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Melbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

Melbury Primary School is a community primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 254 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

219

Pupils

254

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Melbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Melbury Primary School?

The catchment area for Melbury Primary School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham 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 Melbury Primary School is set by Nottingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottingham catchment area documents →

Melbury Primary School: 254 places, 86% filled: places available

Melbury Primary School has a published admission number of 254 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 254 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. 39.3% of pupils at Melbury Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottingham 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. Find Nottingham school admissions →

Melbury Primary School: School Information

Full address
Melbury Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4AU
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
39.3% of pupils
DfE URN
122426

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Melbury Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Melbury 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: Melbury Primary School

What is the catchment area for Melbury Primary School?

The catchment area for Melbury Primary School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Melbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Melbury Primary School has a capacity of 254 places and currently has 219 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottingham.

What is the admissions policy for Melbury Primary School?

Admission to Melbury Primary School is managed by Nottingham. 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 Melbury Primary School cover?

Melbury Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Melbury Primary School?

Melbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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