Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 255 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
255
Pupils
270
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EY
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 54.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145250
Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield
If Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.
Ashover Primary School Catchment Area
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Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
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Barlborough Primary School Catchment Area
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New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Brockley Primary School Catchment Area
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Bolsover Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S44 6DE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy? ▾
Admission to Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy 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 Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy cover? ▾
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Chesterfield, 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 Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy? ▾
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.