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Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area

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

Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in DERBY, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 77 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

96

Pupils

77

Capacity

125%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 96 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 77 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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Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Horsley, DERBY, DE21 5BR
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112830

Frequently Asked Questions — Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Is Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 96 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 77 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School cover?

Horsley CofE (Controlled) 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 Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.