How many pupils attend Carlton le Willows Academy?

Carlton le Willows Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.

What ages does Carlton le Willows Academy take?

Carlton le Willows Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Carlton le Willows Academy located?

Carlton le Willows Academy is located in Gedling, NG4 4AA, Nottinghamshire.

How do I apply to Carlton le Willows Academy?

Carlton le Willows 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 secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Carlton le Willows Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Carlton le Willows Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 13.237 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Carlton le Willows Academy?

When Carlton le Willows Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and previously looked after children(including outside of England); 2. Children who live in the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. Children who live in the catchment area at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 360 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Carlton le Willows Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Carlton le Willows Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

13.237miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Carlton le Willows Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Carlton le Willows Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after by a local authority and previously looked after children(including outside of England).
2Children who live in the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
3Children who live in the catchment area at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
4Children who live outside the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school on the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the firstinstance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
5Other children who live outside the catchment area with the priority given to those who live the nearest. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.

Transcribed from Nottinghamshire County Council's school information documents for 2027-2028, which print a summary of each school's admission oversubscription criteria district by district (printed August 2026, correct at the time of print). Printed under the heading "Summary of admission oversubscription criteria 2027-2028". Primary: All Hallows CofE Primary School, Burton Joyce Primary School, Colwick St John the Baptist CofE. The council records the school as a academy converter with an expected number on roll of 1880.

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.

Carlton le Willows Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Carlton le Willows Academy?: Carlton le Willows Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.
What ages does Carlton le Willows Academy take?: Carlton le Willows Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Carlton le Willows Academy located?: Carlton le Willows Academy is located in Gedling, NG4 4AA, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to Carlton le Willows Academy?: Carlton le Willows 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Carlton le Willows Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Carlton le Willows Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 13.237 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Carlton le Willows Academy?: When Carlton le Willows Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and previously looked after children(including outside of England); 2. Children who live in the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. Children who live in the catchment area at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 360 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Carlton le Willows Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Carlton le Willows Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

13.237miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Carlton le Willows Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Carlton le Willows Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after by a local authority and previously looked after children(including outside of England).
2Children who live in the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
3Children who live in the catchment area at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
4Children who live outside the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school on the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the firstinstance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
5Other children who live outside the catchment area with the priority given to those who live the nearest. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy.

Carlton le Willows Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Carlton le Willows Academy?: Carlton le Willows Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.
What ages does Carlton le Willows Academy take?: Carlton le Willows Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Carlton le Willows Academy located?: Carlton le Willows Academy is located in Gedling, NG4 4AA, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to Carlton le Willows Academy?: Carlton le Willows 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Carlton le Willows Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Carlton le Willows Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 13.237 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Carlton le Willows Academy?: When Carlton le Willows Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after by a local authority and previously looked after children(including outside of England); 2. Children who live in the catchment area and who attend a linked primary phase school at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. Children who live in the catchment area at the time of the closing date for applications in the year preceding admission to secondary school. Priority will be given in the first instance to children, who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 360 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Carlton le Willows Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Carlton le Willows Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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