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Dale Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Dale Community Primary School is a community primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 549 pupils, and a capacity of 556 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

549

Pupils

556

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Dale Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Dale Community Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Dale Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Porter Road, Derby, DE23 6NL
Local authority
Derby
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
59% of pupils
DfE URN
112720

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Dale Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dale Community Primary School

Is Dale Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Dale Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 556 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dale Community Primary School?

Admission to Dale Community 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 Dale Community Primary School cover?

Dale Community Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dale Community Primary School?

Dale Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.