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Heritage High School Catchment Area

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

Heritage High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 951 pupils, and a capacity of 1019 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

951

Pupils

1,019

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Heritage High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Heritage High 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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 →

Heritage High School — School Information

Full address
Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4QG
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144391

Other Secondary Schools in Chesterfield

If Heritage High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Heritage High School

Is Heritage High School oversubscribed?

Heritage High School is operating close to its capacity of 1019 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Heritage High School?

Admission to Heritage High 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 Heritage High School cover?

Heritage High School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heritage High School?

Heritage High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.