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Bennerley Fields School Catchment Area

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

Bennerley Fields School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 95 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–16

Age range

103

Pupils

95

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bennerley Fields School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bennerley Fields School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 103 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Bennerley Fields School — School Information

Full address
Stratford Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, DE7 8QZ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–16 years
Free school meals
63.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146052

Other Not applicable Schools in Ilkeston

If Bennerley Fields School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ilkeston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bennerley Fields School

Is Bennerley Fields School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bennerley Fields School currently has 103 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bennerley Fields School?

Admission to Bennerley Fields 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 Bennerley Fields School cover?

Bennerley Fields School is a not applicable school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bennerley Fields School?

Bennerley Fields School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.