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Henry Bradley Infant School Catchment Area

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

Henry Bradley Infant School is a community primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 193 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

193

Pupils

180

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Henry Bradley Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henry Bradley Infant School?

The catchment area for Henry Bradley Infant 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 Henry Bradley Infant 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: 193 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 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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Henry Bradley Infant School: at or above its 180 place limit

Henry Bradley Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 193 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 180 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. 32.1% of pupils at Henry Bradley Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

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) →

Henry Bradley Infant School: School Information

Full address
Princess Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1HR
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
32.1% of pupils
DfE URN
112519

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

If Henry Bradley Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Henry Bradley Infant 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: Henry Bradley Infant School

What is the catchment area for Henry Bradley Infant School?

The catchment area for Henry Bradley Infant 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 Henry Bradley Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, Henry Bradley Infant School currently has 193 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Henry Bradley Infant School?

Admission to Henry Bradley Infant 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 Henry Bradley Infant School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Henry Bradley Infant School?

Henry Bradley Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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