Rampton Primary School Catchment Area
Rampton Primary School is a community primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
83
Pupils
105
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Rampton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rampton Primary School?
The catchment area for Rampton 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 Rampton 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 →Rampton Primary School: 105 places, 79% filled: places available
Rampton Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 23.6% of pupils at Rampton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.
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) →
Rampton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Retford Road, Rampton, Retford, DN22 0JB
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122671
Other Primary Schools in Retford
If Rampton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 7QH
Clarborough Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 9JZ
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 8AQ
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DN22 6SW
Ranby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN22 8HZ
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN22 9DH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rampton 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.
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newark · 2.5 miles away
Leverton Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Retford · 2.6 miles away
Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lincoln · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rampton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rampton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rampton 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 Rampton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rampton Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Rampton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rampton 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 Rampton Primary School cover? ▾
Rampton Primary School is a primary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rampton Primary School? ▾
Rampton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.