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Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 300 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

300

Pupils

330

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Duke of Norfolk CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is managed by Derbyshire 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.

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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 →

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School: 330 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 330 places. 300 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 330, 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. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Glossop.

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) →

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Royle Avenue, Glossop, SK13 7RD
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.7% of pupils
DfE URN
112868

Other Primary Schools in Glossop

If Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Glossop are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Duke of Norfolk CofE 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: Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Duke of Norfolk CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 330 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School?

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School cover?

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School is a primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire, 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 Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School?

Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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