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Stanton Vale School Catchment Area

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

Stanton Vale School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-19

Age range

121

Pupils

120

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Stanton Vale School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stanton Vale School?

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

As an academy, Stanton Vale School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Stanton Vale School: at or above its 120 place limit

Stanton Vale School has a published admission number of 120 places. 121 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 120 places. Derbyshire 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. 44.4% of pupils at Stanton Vale 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 Nottingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Stanton Vale School: School Information

Full address
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
44.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146054

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

If Stanton Vale School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stanton Vale 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: Stanton Vale School

What is the catchment area for Stanton Vale School?

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

Is Stanton Vale School oversubscribed?

Yes, Stanton Vale School currently has 121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stanton Vale School?

Admission to Stanton Vale School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Stanton Vale School cover?

Stanton Vale School is a not applicable school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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