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The Long Eaton School Catchment Area

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

The Long Eaton School is an academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1088 pupils, and a capacity of 1237 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,088

Pupils

1,237

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

The Long Eaton School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Long Eaton School?

The catchment area for The Long Eaton School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. 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, The Long Eaton 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.

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.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

The Long Eaton School: 1237 places, 88% filled: places available

The Long Eaton School has a published admission number of 1237 places. 1088 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1237 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. 33% of pupils at The Long Eaton School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

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) →

The Long Eaton School: School Information

Full address
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33% of pupils
DfE URN
136716

Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham

If The Long Eaton School 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 Long Eaton 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: The Long Eaton School

What is the catchment area for The Long Eaton School?

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

Is The Long Eaton School oversubscribed?

The Long Eaton School has a capacity of 1237 places and currently has 1088 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Long Eaton School?

Admission to The Long Eaton 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 The Long Eaton School cover?

The Long Eaton School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, 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 Long Eaton School?

The Long Eaton School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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