Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 149 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
149
Pupils
180
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Fairfield Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Fairfield Infant and 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.
The catchment area for Fairfield Infant and Nursery 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.
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 →Fairfield Infant and Nursery School: 180 places, 83% filled: places available
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 180 places. 149 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% 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. 57.8% of pupils at Fairfield Infant and 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 Buxton.
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) →
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Buxton, SK17 7PQ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 57.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112699
Other Primary Schools in Buxton
If Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buxton are the next closest alternatives.
Buxton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 9DR
Buxton Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 6QB
Harpur Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 9LP
Peak Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 8AJ
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK17 7NA
Dove Holes CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK17 8BJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Fairfield Infant and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Fairfield Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Fairfield Infant and 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 Fairfield Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 149 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Fairfield Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Fairfield Infant and 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 Fairfield Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fairfield Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.