Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Redhill Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1577 pupils, and a capacity of 1348 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,577
Pupils
1,348
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Redhill Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Redhill Academy?
The catchment area for Redhill Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
As an academy, Redhill Academy 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.
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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 →Redhill Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 117% capacity
Redhill Academy has a published admission number of 1348 places. 1577 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 117%. At 117% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.1% of pupils at Redhill Academy 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) →
Redhill Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136361
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If Redhill Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
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Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
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George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
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The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
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The Long Eaton School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Redhill Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Redhill Academy
What is the catchment area for Redhill Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Redhill Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Redhill Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Redhill Academy currently has 1577 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1348 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Redhill Academy? ▾
Admission to Redhill Academy 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 Redhill Academy cover? ▾
Redhill Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Redhill Academy? ▾
Redhill Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.