North Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
North Clifton Primary School is a community primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 23 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
23
Pupils
56
Capacity
41%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
North Clifton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Clifton Primary School?
The catchment area for North Clifton 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.
The catchment area for North Clifton Primary 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.
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 →North Clifton Primary School: 56 places, 41% filled: places available
North Clifton Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 23 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 41%. At 41% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newark.
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) →
North Clifton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Newark, NG23 7AP
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122662
Other Primary Schools in Newark
If North Clifton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.
The Claypole Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG23 5BQ
Chuter Ede Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG24 3PQ
John Blow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7PT
East Markham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG22 0RG
Queen Eleanor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 7EQ
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NG23 6PD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Clifton 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.
Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lincoln · 2.0 miles away
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newark · 2.2 miles away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newark · 2.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Clifton Primary School
What is the catchment area for North Clifton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for North Clifton 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 North Clifton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
North Clifton Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 23 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for North Clifton Primary School? ▾
Admission to North Clifton 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 North Clifton Primary School cover? ▾
North Clifton Primary School is a primary school in Newark, 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 North Clifton Primary School? ▾
North Clifton Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.