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Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

156

Pupils

180

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery 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.

As an academy, Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School 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 →

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School: 180 places, 87% filled: places available

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School has a published admission number of 180 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.9% of pupils at Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Swadlincote.

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) →

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Queen's Drive, Swadlincote, DE11 0EG
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
41.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147811

Other Primary Schools in Swadlincote

If Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery 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: Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School oversubscribed?

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School?

Admission to Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School cover?

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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