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Porchester Junior School Catchment Area

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

Porchester Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

175

Pupils

180

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Porchester Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Porchester Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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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Porchester Junior School — School Information

Full address
Standhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1LF
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
29.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143887

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Porchester Junior School

Is Porchester Junior School oversubscribed?

Porchester Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Porchester Junior School?

Admission to Porchester Junior 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 Porchester Junior School cover?

Porchester Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Porchester Junior School?

Porchester Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.