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Chaddesden Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chaddesden Park Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

420

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Chaddesden Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chaddesden Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Chaddesden Park Primary 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.

As an academy, Chaddesden Park Primary School 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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Chaddesden Park Primary School: 420 places, 54% filled: places available

Chaddesden Park Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 36.1% of pupils at Chaddesden Park Primary 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 →

Chaddesden Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Carson Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6JW
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145592

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Chaddesden Park Primary 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 Chaddesden Park Primary 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: Chaddesden Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chaddesden Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Chaddesden Park Primary 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 Chaddesden Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Chaddesden Park Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 226 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Chaddesden Park Primary School?

Admission to Chaddesden Park Primary 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 Chaddesden Park Primary School cover?

Chaddesden Park Primary School 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 Chaddesden Park Primary School?

Chaddesden Park Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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