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Copthorne Community Infant School Catchment Area

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

Copthorne Community Infant School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

97

Pupils

120

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Copthorne Community Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Copthorne Community Infant School?

The catchment area for Copthorne Community Infant School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Copthorne Community Infant School is set by Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Copthorne Community Infant School: 120 places, 81% filled: places available

Copthorne Community Infant School has a published admission number of 120 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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. 51.5% of pupils at Copthorne Community Infant School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Alfreton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Copthorne Community Infant School: School Information

Full address
Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7FF
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
51.5% of pupils
DfE URN
112687

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Copthorne Community Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Copthorne Community 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: Copthorne Community Infant School

What is the catchment area for Copthorne Community Infant School?

The catchment area for Copthorne Community Infant School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Copthorne Community Infant School oversubscribed?

Copthorne Community Infant School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 97 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Copthorne Community Infant School?

Admission to Copthorne Community Infant School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Copthorne Community Infant School cover?

Copthorne Community Infant School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Copthorne Community Infant School?

Copthorne Community Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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