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Littleover Community School Catchment Area

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

Littleover Community School is a community secondary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1822 pupils, and a capacity of 1801 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,822

Pupils

1,801

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Littleover Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Littleover Community School?

The catchment area for Littleover Community School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Littleover Community School are allocated by Derby using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 1822 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1801 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Derby publishes the 2027 Littleover Community School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derby before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derby catchment area documents →

Littleover Community School: at or above its 1801 place limit

Littleover Community School has a published admission number of 1801 places. 1822 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1801 places. Derby allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Derby.

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 →

Littleover Community School: School Information

Full address
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BZ
Local authority
Derby
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.9% of pupils
DfE URN
112956

Other Secondary Schools in Derby

If Littleover Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Littleover Community 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: Littleover Community School

What is the catchment area for Littleover Community School?

The catchment area for Littleover Community School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Littleover Community School oversubscribed?

Yes, Littleover Community School currently has 1822 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1801 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Littleover Community School?

Admission to Littleover Community School is managed by Derby. 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 Littleover Community School cover?

Littleover Community School is a secondary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Littleover Community School?

Littleover Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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