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The Nest Catchment Area

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

The Nest is an other independent special not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 7-17, with 22 pupils, and a capacity of 30 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-17

Age range

22

Pupils

30

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

The Nest Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Nest?

The catchment area for The Nest is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent 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 The Nest is set by Stoke-on-Trent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

The Nest: 30 places, 73% filled: places available

The Nest has a published admission number of 30 places. 22 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 30 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.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

The Nest: School Information

Full address
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-17 years
DfE URN
148131

Other Not applicable Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If The Nest is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Nest 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 Nest

What is the catchment area for The Nest?

The catchment area for The Nest is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Nest oversubscribed?

The Nest has a capacity of 30 places and currently has 22 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for The Nest?

Admission to The Nest is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Nest cover?

The Nest is a not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 7-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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