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Woodthorpe Infant School Catchment Area

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

Woodthorpe Infant School is a community primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-7

Age range

177

Pupils

180

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Woodthorpe Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodthorpe Infant School?

The catchment area for Woodthorpe Infant School 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 Woodthorpe Infant School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Woodthorpe Infant School: 180 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Woodthorpe Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 180, Nottinghamshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nottingham.

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) →

Woodthorpe Infant School: School Information

Full address
Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4JG
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
3.4% of pupils
DfE URN
122511

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

If Woodthorpe Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodthorpe Infant 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: Woodthorpe Infant School

What is the catchment area for Woodthorpe Infant School?

The catchment area for Woodthorpe Infant School 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 Woodthorpe Infant School oversubscribed?

Woodthorpe Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodthorpe Infant School?

Admission to Woodthorpe Infant School 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 Woodthorpe Infant School cover?

Woodthorpe Infant School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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