Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Nottingham University Samworth Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 921 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
921
Pupils
950
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
The catchment area for Nottingham University Samworth Academy 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.
As an academy, Nottingham University Samworth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 University Samworth Academy: 950 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Nottingham University Samworth Academy has a published admission number of 950 places. 921 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 950, 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. 50.2% of pupils at Nottingham University Samworth Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 Samworth Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 50.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135761
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Nottingham University Samworth Academy 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 University Samworth Academy
What is the catchment area for Nottingham University Samworth Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Nottingham University Samworth Academy 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 Samworth Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Nottingham University Samworth Academy is operating close to its capacity of 950 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Nottingham University Samworth Academy? ▾
Admission to Nottingham University Samworth Academy 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 Samworth Academy cover? ▾
Nottingham University Samworth Academy 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 University Samworth Academy? ▾
Nottingham University Samworth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.