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Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School Catchment Area

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

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 194 pupils, and a capacity of 198 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

194

Pupils

198

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School?

The catchment area for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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.

As an academy, Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 →

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School: 198 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School has a published admission number of 198 places. 194 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 198, 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. 37.1% of pupils at Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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) →

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School: School Information

Full address
Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6JZ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
37.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144184

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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 Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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: Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School

What is the catchment area for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School?

The catchment area for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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 Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School oversubscribed?

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 198 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School?

Admission to Sir John Sherbrooke Junior 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 Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School cover?

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School?

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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