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Derby Cathedral School Catchment Area

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

Derby Cathedral School is a free s secondary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1145 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,145

Pupils

1,260

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Derby Cathedral School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Derby Cathedral School is managed by Derby and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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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Derby Cathedral School — School Information

Full address
Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR
Local authority
Derby
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
52.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143734

Other Secondary Schools in Derby

If Derby Cathedral School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Derby Cathedral School

Is Derby Cathedral School oversubscribed?

Derby Cathedral School is operating close to its capacity of 1260 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Derby Cathedral School?

Derby Cathedral School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derby before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Derby Cathedral School cover?

Derby Cathedral School is a secondary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Derby Cathedral School?

Derby Cathedral School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.