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Bradwell Junior School Catchment Area

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

Bradwell Junior School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Hope Valley, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 73 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

50

Pupils

73

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Bradwell Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bradwell Junior School?

The catchment area for Bradwell Junior School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Bradwell Junior 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.

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 →

Bradwell Junior School: 73 places, 68% filled: places available

Bradwell Junior School has a published admission number of 73 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 73 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22% of pupils at Bradwell Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Bradwell Junior School: School Information

Full address
Hugh Lane, Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JB
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
22% of pupils
DfE URN
150289

Other Primary Schools in Hope Valley

If Bradwell Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hope Valley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bradwell Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bradwell Junior School

What is the catchment area for Bradwell Junior School?

The catchment area for Bradwell Junior School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bradwell Junior School oversubscribed?

Bradwell Junior School has a capacity of 73 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bradwell Junior School?

Admission to Bradwell Junior 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 Bradwell Junior School cover?

Bradwell Junior School is a primary school in Hope Valley, Derbyshire, 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 Bradwell Junior School?

Bradwell Junior School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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