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St Giles School Catchment Area

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

St Giles School is a community special not applicable school in Retford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-18

Age range

201

Pupils

250

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Giles School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Giles School?

The catchment area for St Giles School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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 St Giles School is set by Nottinghamshire 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 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 →

St Giles School: 250 places, 80% filled: places available

St Giles School has a published admission number of 250 places. 201 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 250 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.8% of pupils at St Giles School 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 Retford.

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) →

St Giles School: School Information

Full address
Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Free school meals
44.8% of pupils
DfE URN
122955

Other Not applicable Schools in Retford

If St Giles School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Retford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Giles 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: St Giles School

What is the catchment area for St Giles School?

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

Is St Giles School oversubscribed?

St Giles School has a capacity of 250 places and currently has 201 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Giles School?

Admission to St Giles 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 St Giles School cover?

St Giles School is a not applicable school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Giles School?

St Giles School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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