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Heath Primary School Catchment Area

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

Heath Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 367 pupils, and a capacity of 241 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

367

Pupils

241

Capacity

152%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Heath Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Heath Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 367 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 241 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.

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Heath Primary School — School Information

Full address
Slack Lane, Heath, Chesterfield, S44 5RH
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
35.7% of pupils
DfE URN
146508

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Heath Primary School

Is Heath Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Heath Primary School currently has 367 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 241 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Heath Primary School?

Admission to Heath 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 Heath Primary School cover?

Heath Primary School 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 Heath Primary School?

Heath Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.