Duffield the Meadows Primary School Catchment Area
Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a community primary school in Belper, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
292
Pupils
315
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Duffield the Meadows Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Duffield the Meadows Primary School?
The catchment area for Duffield the Meadows 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 Duffield the Meadows 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.
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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 →Duffield the Meadows Primary School: 315 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Duffield the Meadows Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, 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. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Belper.
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) →
Duffield the Meadows Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Belper, DE56 4GT
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112690
Other Primary Schools in Belper
If Duffield the Meadows Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Belper are the next closest alternatives.
Long Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 1DR
Ambergate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 2GN
Pottery Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 1HA
Milford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 0QH
Herbert Strutt Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 1SH
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DE56 1GY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Duffield the Meadows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Duffield the Meadows Primary School
What is the catchment area for Duffield the Meadows Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Duffield the Meadows 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 Duffield the Meadows Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Duffield the Meadows Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Duffield the Meadows Primary School? ▾
Admission to Duffield the Meadows 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 Duffield the Meadows Primary School cover? ▾
Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a primary school in Belper, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.