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Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area

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

Robin Hood Primary School is a community primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 471 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

471

Pupils

420

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School?

The catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham 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 Robin Hood Primary School is set by Nottingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 471 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottingham 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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Robin Hood Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

Robin Hood Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 471 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottingham 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. 31.4% of pupils at Robin Hood Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottingham 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. Find Nottingham school admissions →

Robin Hood Primary School: School Information

Full address
Beckhampton Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5NA
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
131007

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Robin Hood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Robin Hood 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: Robin Hood Primary School

What is the catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School?

The catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Robin Hood Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Robin Hood Primary School currently has 471 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Robin Hood Primary School?

Admission to Robin Hood Primary School is managed by Nottingham. 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 Robin Hood Primary School cover?

Robin Hood Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham, 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 Robin Hood Primary School?

Robin Hood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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