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Sparken Hill Academy Catchment Area

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

Sparken Hill Academy is a academy converter primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 562 pupils, and a capacity of 575 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

562

Pupils

575

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Sparken Hill Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sparken Hill 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Sparken Hill Academy — School Information

Full address
Sparken Hill, Worksop, S80 1AW
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
43.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141541

Other Primary Schools in Worksop

If Sparken Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worksop are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sparken Hill Academy

Is Sparken Hill Academy oversubscribed?

Sparken Hill Academy is operating close to its capacity of 575 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sparken Hill Academy?

Admission to Sparken Hill 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 Sparken Hill Academy cover?

Sparken Hill Academy is a primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 Sparken Hill Academy?

Sparken Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.