Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 79 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
79
Pupils
90
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lenthall Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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.
The catchment area for Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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.
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 →Lenthall Infant and Nursery School: 90 places, 88% filled: places available
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 90 places. 79 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 42.4% of pupils at Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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 Dronfield.
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) →
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2HB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 42.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112696
Other Primary Schools in Dronfield
If Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dronfield are the next closest alternatives.
Dronfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
Dronfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
William Levick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 8YB
Penny Acres Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 7WP
Unstone Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AB
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Lenthall Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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 Lenthall Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 79 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Lenthall Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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 Lenthall Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lenthall Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.