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Newhall Infant School Catchment Area

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

Newhall Infant School is a community primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 182 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

182

Pupils

270

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Newhall Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newhall Infant School?

The catchment area for Newhall Infant 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 Newhall Infant 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 →

Newhall Infant School: 270 places, 67% filled: places available

Newhall Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 182 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 42.8% of pupils at Newhall Infant 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 Swadlincote.

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) →

Newhall Infant School: School Information

Full address
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TJ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
42.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112636

Other Primary Schools in Swadlincote

If Newhall Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Newhall Infant 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: Newhall Infant School

What is the catchment area for Newhall Infant School?

The catchment area for Newhall Infant 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 Newhall Infant School oversubscribed?

Newhall Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 182 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Newhall Infant School?

Admission to Newhall Infant 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 Newhall Infant School cover?

Newhall Infant School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Newhall Infant School?

Newhall Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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