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Marston Montgomery Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marston Montgomery Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 24 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

24

Pupils

70

Capacity

34%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Marston Montgomery Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marston Montgomery Primary School?

The catchment area for Marston Montgomery 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, Marston Montgomery 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 →

Marston Montgomery Primary School: 70 places, 34% filled: places available

Marston Montgomery Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 24 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 34%. At 34% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 16.7% 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) →

Marston Montgomery Primary School: School Information

Full address
Thurvaston Road, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, DE6 2FF
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
150189

Other Primary Schools in Ashbourne

If Marston Montgomery Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marston Montgomery 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: Marston Montgomery Primary School

What is the catchment area for Marston Montgomery Primary School?

The catchment area for Marston Montgomery 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 Marston Montgomery Primary School oversubscribed?

Marston Montgomery Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 24 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Marston Montgomery Primary School?

Admission to Marston Montgomery 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 Marston Montgomery Primary School cover?

Marston Montgomery 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marston Montgomery Primary School?

Marston Montgomery Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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