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Queen Eleanor Primary School Catchment Area

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

Queen Eleanor Primary School is a community primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 73 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

73

Pupils

80

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Queen Eleanor Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Queen Eleanor Primary School?

The catchment area for Queen Eleanor 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 Queen Eleanor 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: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Queen Eleanor Primary School: 80 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Queen Eleanor Primary School has a published admission number of 80 places. 73 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 80, Nottinghamshire'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. 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newark.

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) →

Queen Eleanor Primary School: School Information

Full address
Harby, Newark, NG23 7EQ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.8% of pupils
DfE URN
122645

Other Primary Schools in Newark

If Queen Eleanor Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Queen Eleanor 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: Queen Eleanor Primary School

What is the catchment area for Queen Eleanor Primary School?

The catchment area for Queen Eleanor 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 Queen Eleanor Primary School oversubscribed?

Queen Eleanor Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Eleanor Primary School?

Admission to Queen Eleanor 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 Queen Eleanor Primary School cover?

Queen Eleanor Primary School is a primary school in Newark, 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 Queen Eleanor Primary School?

Queen Eleanor Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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