Nottingham Free School Catchment Area
Nottingham Free School is a free s secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 673 pupils, and a capacity of 626 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
673
Pupils
626
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Nottingham Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Nottingham Free School?
The catchment area for Nottingham Free School is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Nottingham Free School are allocated by Nottingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Nottingham Free School: at or above its 626 place limit
Nottingham Free School has a published admission number of 626 places. 673 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 626 places. Nottingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.4% of pupils at Nottingham Free 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 →
Nottingham Free School: School Information
- Full address
- The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EB
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 25.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141010
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If Nottingham Free School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
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Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
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George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
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Redhill Academy Catchment Area
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The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Nottingham Free 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nottingham Free School
What is the catchment area for Nottingham Free School? ▾
The catchment area for Nottingham Free School is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Nottingham Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Nottingham Free School currently has 673 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 626 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Nottingham Free School? ▾
Admission to Nottingham Free 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 Nottingham Free School cover? ▾
Nottingham Free School is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Nottingham Free School? ▾
Nottingham Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.