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The Brunts Academy Catchment Area

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

The Brunts Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1397 pupils, and a capacity of 1599 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,397

Pupils

1,599

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Brunts Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Brunts Academy?

The catchment area for The Brunts Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, The Brunts 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.

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 →

The Brunts Academy: 1599 places, 87% filled: places available

The Brunts Academy has a published admission number of 1599 places. 1397 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1599 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. 28.2% of pupils at The Brunts Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.

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) →

The Brunts Academy: School Information

Full address
The Park, Mansfield, NG18 2AT
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137763

Other Secondary Schools in Mansfield

If The Brunts Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Brunts 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: The Brunts Academy

What is the catchment area for The Brunts Academy?

The catchment area for The Brunts Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 The Brunts Academy oversubscribed?

The Brunts Academy has a capacity of 1599 places and currently has 1397 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Brunts Academy?

Admission to The Brunts 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 The Brunts Academy cover?

The Brunts Academy is a secondary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Brunts Academy?

The Brunts Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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