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Derwent Primary School Catchment Area

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

Derwent Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 304 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

304

Pupils

315

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Derwent Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Derwent Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derby. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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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Derwent Primary School — School Information

Full address
St Mark's Road, Derby, DE21 6AL
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
48.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144343

Other Primary Schools in Derby

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Derwent Primary School

Is Derwent Primary School oversubscribed?

Derwent Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Derwent Primary School?

Admission to Derwent 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 Derwent Primary School cover?

Derwent Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Derwent Primary School?

Derwent Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.