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Firfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Firfield Primary School is a community primary school in Derby, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

412

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Firfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Firfield 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Firfield Primary School — School Information

Full address
Firfield Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3EG
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
112516

Other Primary Schools in Derby

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Firfield Primary School

Is Firfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Firfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Firfield Primary School?

Admission to Firfield 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 Firfield Primary School cover?

Firfield Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Firfield Primary School?

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