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Include - St Matthews Catchment Area

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

Include - St Matthews is an other independent special not applicable school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

12

Pupils

50

Capacity

24%

Fill rate

Include - St Matthews Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Include - St Matthews?

The catchment area for Include - St Matthews is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Include - St Matthews is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Derby may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Derby before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Include - St Matthews: 50 places, 24% filled: places available

Include - St Matthews has a published admission number of 50 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 24%. At 24% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derby 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. Find Derby school admissions →

Include - St Matthews: School Information

Full address
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1DQ
Local authority
Derby
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
151335

Other Not applicable Schools in Derby

If Include - St Matthews is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Include - St Matthews 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: Include - St Matthews

What is the catchment area for Include - St Matthews?

The catchment area for Include - St Matthews is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Include - St Matthews oversubscribed?

Include - St Matthews has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Include - St Matthews?

Include - St Matthews is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Derby publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Include - St Matthews cover?

Include - St Matthews is a not applicable school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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