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Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Ironville, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 158 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

137

Pupils

158

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary 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.

As an academy, Ironville and Codnor Park 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.

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 →

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School: 158 places, 87% filled: places available

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School has a published admission number of 158 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 158 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 81% of pupils at Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Ironville.

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) →

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Victoria Street, Ironville, NG16 5NB
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
81% of pupils
DfE URN
144607

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ironville and Codnor Park Primary 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: Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary 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 Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School has a capacity of 158 places and currently has 137 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School?

Admission to Ironville and Codnor Park 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 Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School cover?

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School is a primary school in Ironville, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School?

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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