Lea Primary School Catchment Area
Lea Primary School is a community primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
136
Pupils
119
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Lea Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Lea Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Lea Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Street, Lea, Matlock, DE4 5JP
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112536
Other Primary Schools in Matlock
If Lea Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Matlock are the next closest alternatives.
Brassington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 4HB
Crich Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 5DF
Darley Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 2QB
Tansley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 5FG
Wirksworth Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 4FD
Middleton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE4 4LQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lea Primary School
Is Lea Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lea Primary School currently has 136 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 119 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lea Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lea 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 Lea Primary School cover? ▾
Lea Primary School is a primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lea Primary School? ▾
Lea Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.