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Chellaston Academy Catchment Area

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

Chellaston Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1815 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,815

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2023

Chellaston Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chellaston Academy?

The catchment area for Chellaston Academy is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Chellaston 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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Chellaston Academy: School Information

Full address
Swarkestone Road, Derby, DE73 5UB
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148639

Other Secondary Schools in Derby

If Chellaston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Chellaston 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: Chellaston Academy

What is the catchment area for Chellaston Academy?

The catchment area for Chellaston Academy is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Chellaston Academy oversubscribed?

Chellaston Academy has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 1815 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Chellaston Academy?

Admission to Chellaston 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 Chellaston Academy cover?

Chellaston Academy is a secondary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chellaston Academy?

Chellaston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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