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Newton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Newton Primary School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 147 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

148

Pupils

147

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Newton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newton Primary School?

The catchment area for Newton 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.

The catchment area for Newton 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 148 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Newton Primary School: at or above its 147 place limit

Newton Primary School has a published admission number of 147 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 147 places. Derbyshire 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. 22.3% of pupils at Newton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

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) →

Newton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hall Lane, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5TL
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112507

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Newton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Newton 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: Newton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Newton Primary School?

The catchment area for Newton 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 Newton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Newton Primary School currently has 148 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newton Primary School?

Admission to Newton 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 Newton Primary School cover?

Newton Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton, 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 Newton Primary School?

Newton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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