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Castle Donington College Catchment Area

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

Castle Donington College is a academy converter secondary school in Derby, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 684 pupils, and a capacity of 645 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

684

Pupils

645

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Castle Donington College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Castle Donington College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. 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: 684 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 645 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 Leicestershire 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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Castle Donington College — School Information

Full address
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LN
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138820

Other Secondary Schools in Derby

If Castle Donington College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Donington College

Is Castle Donington College oversubscribed?

Yes — Castle Donington College currently has 684 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 645 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Castle Donington College?

Admission to Castle Donington College is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Castle Donington College cover?

Castle Donington College is a secondary school in Derby, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Castle Donington College?

Castle Donington College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.