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Wilsthorpe School Catchment Area

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

Wilsthorpe School is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1229 pupils, and a capacity of 1268 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,229

Pupils

1,268

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Wilsthorpe School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wilsthorpe 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Wilsthorpe School — School Information

Full address
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146451

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If Wilsthorpe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wilsthorpe School

Is Wilsthorpe School oversubscribed?

Wilsthorpe School is operating close to its capacity of 1268 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wilsthorpe School?

Admission to Wilsthorpe 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 Wilsthorpe School cover?

Wilsthorpe 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 Wilsthorpe School?

Wilsthorpe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.