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Ordsall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ordsall Primary School is a community primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 578 pupils, and a capacity of 594 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

578

Pupils

594

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ordsall Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Ordsall 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Ordsall Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ordsall Road, Retford, DN22 7SL
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
32.9% of pupils
DfE URN
134028

Other Primary Schools in Retford

If Ordsall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ordsall Primary School

Is Ordsall Primary School oversubscribed?

Ordsall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 594 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ordsall Primary School?

Admission to Ordsall 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 Ordsall Primary School cover?

Ordsall Primary School is a primary school in Retford, 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 Ordsall Primary School?

Ordsall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.