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Deer Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Deer Park Primary School is a community primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 337 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

337

Pupils

345

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Deer Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Deer Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Deer Park Primary 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 Deer Park Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Deer Park Primary School: 345 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Deer Park Primary School has a published admission number of 345 places. 337 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 345, Derbyshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chesterfield.

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) →

Deer Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
New Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6TD
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
112651

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

If Deer Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Deer 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: Deer Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Deer Park Primary School?

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

Deer Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 345 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Deer Park Primary School?

Admission to Deer Park Primary 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 Deer Park Primary School cover?

Deer Park Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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