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Morven Park Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Morven Park Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

460

Pupils

420

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Morven Park Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Morven Park Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Morven Park 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 Morven Park 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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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Morven Park Primary and Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Morven Park Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 420 places. 460 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% 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. 42.5% of pupils at Morven Park Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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) →

Morven Park Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
School Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7BT
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.5% of pupils
DfE URN
122717

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Morven Park Primary and Nursery 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 Morven Park 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Morven Park Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Morven Park Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Morven Park 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 Morven Park Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Morven Park Primary and Nursery School currently has 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Morven Park Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Morven Park 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 Morven Park Primary and Nursery School cover?

Morven Park 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Morven Park Primary and Nursery School?

Morven Park Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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