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Orston Primary School Catchment Area

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

Orston Primary School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

154

Pupils

175

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Orston Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Orston Primary School?

The catchment area for Orston Primary School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Orston 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.

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.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

Orston Primary School: 175 places, 88% filled: places available

Orston Primary School has a published admission number of 175 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nottingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Orston Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Street, Orston, Nottingham, NG13 9NS
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
9.7% of pupils
DfE URN
122668

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Orston Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Orston Primary School

What is the catchment area for Orston Primary School?

The catchment area for Orston Primary School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Orston Primary School oversubscribed?

Orston Primary School has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 154 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Orston Primary School?

Admission to Orston 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 Orston Primary School cover?

Orston Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Orston Primary School?

Orston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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