Whipman Woods Flying High Academy Catchment Area
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a free s primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 111 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
111
Pupils
236
Capacity
47%
Fill rate
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy?
The catchment area for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.
The catchment area for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is set by Nottinghamshire 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 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 →Whipman Woods Flying High Academy: 236 places, 47% filled: places available
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 111 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worksop.
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) →
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Gatekeeper Way, Worksop, S81 7FT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150785
Other Primary Schools in Worksop
If Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worksop are the next closest alternatives.
Creswell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S80 4JD
Whitwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S80 4NR
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · S80 4HY
Redlands Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · S80 1TH
Ramsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S81 9DY
Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · S81 0LR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Whipman Woods Flying High 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
What is the catchment area for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Whipman Woods Flying High Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 111 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for Whipman Woods Flying High Academy? ▾
Admission to Whipman Woods Flying High 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 Whipman Woods Flying High Academy cover? ▾
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.