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Etwall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Etwall Primary School is a community primary school in Derby, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 318 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

318

Pupils

315

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Etwall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Etwall Primary School?

The catchment area for Etwall 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 Etwall 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 318 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Etwall Primary School: at or above its 315 place limit

Etwall Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 318 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Derbyshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Derby.

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) →

Etwall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6NB
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
112549

Other Primary Schools in Derby

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Etwall 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: Etwall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Etwall Primary School?

The catchment area for Etwall 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 Etwall Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Etwall Primary School currently has 318 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Etwall Primary School?

Admission to Etwall 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 Etwall Primary School cover?

Etwall Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Etwall Primary School?

Etwall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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