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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Catchment Area

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

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a free s secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 913 pupils, and a capacity of 935 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

913

Pupils

935

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?

The catchment area for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 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 University Academy of Science and Technology 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology: 935 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology has a published admission number of 935 places. 913 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 935, Nottingham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.6% of pupils at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 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 University Academy of Science and Technology: School Information

Full address
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2PL
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
35.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140984

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Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 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: Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

What is the catchment area for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?

The catchment area for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 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 University Academy of Science and Technology oversubscribed?

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is operating close to its capacity of 935 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?

Admission to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 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 University Academy of Science and Technology cover?

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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