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Millside Spencer Academy Catchment Area

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

Millside Spencer Academy is a free s primary school in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 174 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

174

Pupils

236

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Millside Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Millside Spencer Academy?

The catchment area for Millside Spencer Academy 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 Millside Spencer Academy is set by Nottinghamshire 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 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 →

Millside Spencer Academy: 236 places, 74% filled: places available

Millside Spencer Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 174 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Loughborough.

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) →

Millside Spencer Academy: School Information

Full address
53 Evans Road, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6AS
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149105

Other Primary Schools in Loughborough

If Millside Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Millside Spencer Academy 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: Millside Spencer Academy

What is the catchment area for Millside Spencer Academy?

The catchment area for Millside Spencer Academy 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 Millside Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

Millside Spencer Academy has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 174 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Millside Spencer Academy?

Admission to Millside Spencer Academy 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 Millside Spencer Academy cover?

Millside Spencer Academy is a primary school in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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