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Silver Linings School Catchment Area

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

Silver Linings School is an other independent special not applicable school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 30 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-11

Age range

12

Pupils

30

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Silver Linings School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Silver Linings School?

The catchment area for Silver Linings School is the geographic zone Nottingham 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. 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 Silver Linings 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.

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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Silver Linings School: 30 places, 40% filled: places available

Silver Linings School has a published admission number of 30 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 30 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.

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 →

Silver Linings School: School Information

Full address
28 Old Park Close, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4FR
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-11 years
DfE URN
150681

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

If Silver Linings School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Silver Linings 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: Silver Linings School

What is the catchment area for Silver Linings School?

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

Is Silver Linings School oversubscribed?

Silver Linings School has a capacity of 30 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottingham.

What is the admissions policy for Silver Linings School?

Admission to Silver Linings 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 Silver Linings School cover?

Silver Linings School is a not applicable school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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