Alvaston Junior Academy Catchment Area
Alvaston Junior Academy is a academy converter primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 335 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
335
Pupils
360
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Alvaston Junior Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Alvaston Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derby. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derby before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derby catchment area documents →Alvaston Junior Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PU
- Local authority
- Derby
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145759
Other Primary Schools in Derby
If Alvaston Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.
Aston-on-Trent Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE72 2UH
Firfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE72 3EG
Egginton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6HP
Etwall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6NB
Findern Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6AR
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 0LA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alvaston Junior Academy
Is Alvaston Junior Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Alvaston Junior Academy is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Alvaston Junior Academy? ▾
Admission to Alvaston Junior Academy is managed by Derby. 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 Alvaston Junior Academy cover? ▾
Alvaston Junior Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alvaston Junior Academy? ▾
Alvaston Junior Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.