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Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

40

Pupils

56

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirk Ireton C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Kirk Ireton C of E 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.

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 →

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School: 56 places, 71% filled: places available

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ashbourne.

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) →

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, DE6 3LD
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
112832

Other Primary Schools in Ashbourne

If Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kirk Ireton C of E 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: Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirk Ireton C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School oversubscribed?

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School?

Kirk Ireton C of E 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 Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School cover?

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School is a primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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