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Portland College Catchment Area

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

Portland College is a special post 16 institution not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 16-99, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

16-99

Age range

260

Capacity

Portland College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Portland College?

The catchment area for Portland College is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Portland College 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.

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Portland College: School Information

Full address
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Special post 16 institution
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
16-99 years
DfE URN
131959

Other Not applicable Schools in Mansfield

If Portland College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Portland College 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: Portland College

What is the catchment area for Portland College?

The catchment area for Portland College is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Portland College oversubscribed?

Portland College has a capacity of 260 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Portland College?

Admission to Portland College 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 Portland College cover?

Portland College is a not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 16-99. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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