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
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 — 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.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
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Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG7 6ND
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG2 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nottingham Free School
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.