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Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Catchment Area

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

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is a voluntary aided primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 26 pupils, and a capacity of 69 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

26

Pupils

69

Capacity

38%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School?

The catchment area for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School: 69 places, 38% filled: places available

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School has a published admission number of 69 places. 26 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 69 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. 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burton-on-Trent.

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 Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School: School Information

Full address
Trent Lane, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0SF
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
3.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112890

Other Primary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Newton Solney CofE (Aided) 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: Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School

What is the catchment area for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School?

The catchment area for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School oversubscribed?

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School has a capacity of 69 places and currently has 26 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School?

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School cover?

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School?

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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