Castleward Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Castleward Spencer Academy is a free s primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
148
Pupils
236
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Castleward Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Castleward Spencer Academy?
The catchment area for Castleward Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Castleward Spencer Academy is set by Derby and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Castleward Spencer Academy: 236 places, 63% filled: places available
Castleward Spencer Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Derby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derby 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. Find Derby school admissions →
Castleward Spencer Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
- Local authority
- Derby
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148585
Other Primary Schools in Derby
If Castleward Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.
Aston-on-Trent Primary School Catchment Area
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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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Castleward Spencer Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Castleward Spencer Academy
What is the catchment area for Castleward Spencer Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Castleward Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Castleward Spencer Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Castleward Spencer Academy has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.
What is the admissions policy for Castleward Spencer Academy? ▾
Admission to Castleward Spencer 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 Castleward Spencer Academy cover? ▾
Castleward Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Castleward Spencer Academy? ▾
Castleward Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.