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Cavendish Close Infant School Catchment Area

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

Cavendish Close Infant School is a community primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 271 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

271

Pupils

270

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Cavendish Close Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cavendish Close Infant School?

The catchment area for Cavendish Close Infant School 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 Cavendish Close Infant School is set by Derby and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 271 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 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 Derby 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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Cavendish Close Infant School: at or above its 270 place limit

Cavendish Close Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 271 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Derby allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30% of pupils at Cavendish Close Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Cavendish Close Infant School: School Information

Full address
Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LY
Local authority
Derby
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
112749

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Cavendish Close Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cavendish Close Infant 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: Cavendish Close Infant School

What is the catchment area for Cavendish Close Infant School?

The catchment area for Cavendish Close Infant School 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 Cavendish Close Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, Cavendish Close Infant School currently has 271 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cavendish Close Infant School?

Admission to Cavendish Close Infant School 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 Cavendish Close Infant School cover?

Cavendish Close Infant School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cavendish Close Infant School?

Cavendish Close Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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