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Cavendish Close Junior Academy Catchment Area

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

Cavendish Close Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 300 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

300

Pupils

360

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cavendish Close Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cavendish Close Junior Academy?

The catchment area for Cavendish Close Junior 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.

As an academy, Cavendish Close Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derby. 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 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 Junior Academy: 360 places, 83% filled: places available

Cavendish Close Junior Academy has a published admission number of 360 places. 300 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 34.3% of pupils at Cavendish Close Junior Academy 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 Junior Academy: School Information

Full address
Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4RJ
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
34.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144822

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Cavendish Close Junior Academy 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 Junior 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cavendish Close Junior Academy

What is the catchment area for Cavendish Close Junior Academy?

The catchment area for Cavendish Close Junior 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 Cavendish Close Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Cavendish Close Junior Academy has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 300 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Cavendish Close Junior Academy?

Admission to Cavendish Close Junior 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 Cavendish Close Junior Academy cover?

Cavendish Close Junior Academy is a primary school in Derby, 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 Cavendish Close Junior Academy?

Cavendish Close Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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