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Ambergate Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ambergate Primary School is a community primary school in Belper, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 86 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

85

Pupils

86

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Ambergate Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 99% 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.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Ambergate Primary School — School Information

Full address
Toadmoor Lane, Ambergate, Belper, DE56 2GN
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8.2% of pupils
DfE URN
112786

Other Primary Schools in Belper

If Ambergate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Belper are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ambergate Primary School

Is Ambergate Primary School oversubscribed?

Ambergate Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 86 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ambergate Primary School?

Admission to Ambergate Primary 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 Ambergate Primary School cover?

Ambergate Primary School is a primary school in Belper, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ambergate Primary School?

Ambergate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.