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The Holgate Academy Catchment Area

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

The Holgate Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1187 pupils, and a capacity of 1379 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,187

Pupils

1,379

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

The Holgate Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Holgate Academy?

The catchment area for The Holgate 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 Holgate 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 Holgate Academy: 1379 places, 86% filled: places available

The Holgate Academy has a published admission number of 1379 places. 1187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1379 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. 37.3% of pupils at The Holgate 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 Holgate Academy: School Information

Full address
Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6HB
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139956

Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Holgate 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 Holgate Academy

What is the catchment area for The Holgate Academy?

The catchment area for The Holgate 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 Holgate Academy oversubscribed?

The Holgate Academy has a capacity of 1379 places and currently has 1187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Holgate Academy?

Admission to The Holgate 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 Holgate Academy cover?

The Holgate Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, 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 Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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