Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy

How places are decided at Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (See Notes 1 and 2).
2Catholic (see Note 2) children living in the parish(es) served by the school
3Catholic (see Note 2) children living outside the parish(es) served by the school
4Other looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Note 1).
5Catechumens, Candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches (see Notes 3, 4 and 5)
6Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader (see note 7)
8Any other children not within categories 1-7. First priority within the individual criteria will be given to applications for children who will have siblings (see Note 8) attending the school in years R - 6 at the proposed time of admission.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy has 238 pupils on roll.
What ages does Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy take?: Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy located?: Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Nottingham, NG3 2LG, Nottingham.
How do I apply to Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?: When Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (See Notes 1 and 2); 2. Catholic (see Note 2) children living in the parish(es) served by the school; 3. Catholic (see Note 2) children living outside the parish(es) served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.8% of pupils at Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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