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Standhill Infants' School Catchment Area

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

Standhill Infants' School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-7

Age range

127

Pupils

135

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Standhill Infants' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Standhill Infants' School?

The catchment area for Standhill Infants' 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.

The catchment area for Standhill Infants' 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 →

Standhill Infants' School: 135 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Standhill Infants' School has a published admission number of 135 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 135, 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. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nottingham.

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) →

Standhill Infants' School: School Information

Full address
Standhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1JL
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
122530

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Standhill Infants' 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 Standhill Infants' 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: Standhill Infants' School

What is the catchment area for Standhill Infants' School?

The catchment area for Standhill Infants' 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 Standhill Infants' School oversubscribed?

Standhill Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 135 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Standhill Infants' School?

Admission to Standhill Infants' 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 Standhill Infants' School cover?

Standhill Infants' School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Standhill Infants' School?

Standhill Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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