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Dame Catherine Harpur's School Catchment Area

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

Dame Catherine Harpur's School is an other independent not applicable school in Derby, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 37 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

37

Pupils

50

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Dame Catherine Harpur's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dame Catherine Harpur's School?

The catchment area for Dame Catherine Harpur's School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's 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.

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Dame Catherine Harpur's School: 50 places, 74% filled: places available

Dame Catherine Harpur's School has a published admission number of 50 places. 37 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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.

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) →

Dame Catherine Harpur's School: School Information

Full address
Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JW
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113023

Other Not applicable Schools in Derby

If Dame Catherine Harpur's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Dame Catherine Harpur's 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: Dame Catherine Harpur's School

What is the catchment area for Dame Catherine Harpur's School?

The catchment area for Dame Catherine Harpur's School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School oversubscribed?

Dame Catherine Harpur's School has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 37 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Dame Catherine Harpur's School?

Admission to Dame Catherine Harpur's 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School cover?

Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a not applicable school in Derby, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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