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Normanton-On-Soar Primary School Catchment Area

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

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 71 pupils, and a capacity of 83 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

71

Pupils

83

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Normanton-On-Soar Primary School?

The catchment area for Normanton-On-Soar Primary 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, Normanton-On-Soar Primary 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.

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 →

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School: 83 places, 86% filled: places available

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School has a published admission number of 83 places. 71 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 83 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. 4.3% 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) →

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Normanton-on-Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5HB
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
4.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151159

Other Primary Schools in Loughborough

If Normanton-On-Soar Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Normanton-On-Soar 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: Normanton-On-Soar Primary School

What is the catchment area for Normanton-On-Soar Primary School?

The catchment area for Normanton-On-Soar Primary 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 Normanton-On-Soar Primary School oversubscribed?

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School has a capacity of 83 places and currently has 71 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Normanton-On-Soar Primary School?

Admission to Normanton-On-Soar Primary 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 Normanton-On-Soar Primary School cover?

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Normanton-On-Soar Primary School?

Normanton-On-Soar Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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