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Springfield Academy Catchment Area

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

Springfield Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

219

Pupils

220

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Springfield Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Springfield Academy?

The catchment area for Springfield Academy 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.

As an academy, Springfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. 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: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Springfield Academy goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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.

Find Nottingham catchment area documents →

Springfield Academy: at or above its 220 place limit

Springfield Academy has a published admission number of 220 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 220 places. Nottingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60.8% of pupils at Springfield Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →

Springfield Academy: School Information

Full address
Lawton Drive, Bulwell Hall Estate, Nottingham, NG6 8BL
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
60.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144396

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Springfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Springfield 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Springfield Academy

What is the catchment area for Springfield Academy?

The catchment area for Springfield Academy 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 Springfield Academy oversubscribed?

Springfield Academy is operating close to its capacity of 220 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Springfield Academy?

Admission to Springfield Academy 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 Springfield Academy cover?

Springfield Academy 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 Springfield Academy?

Springfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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