Northfield Junior School Catchment Area
Northfield Junior School is a community primary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
162
Pupils
160
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Northfield Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Northfield Junior 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.
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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 →Northfield Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Falcon Road, Dronfield, S18 2ED
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112685
Other Primary Schools in Dronfield
If Northfield Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dronfield are the next closest alternatives.
Dronfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
Dronfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
William Levick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 8YB
Penny Acres Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 7WP
Unstone Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AB
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northfield Junior School
Is Northfield Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Northfield Junior School currently has 162 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Northfield Junior School? ▾
Admission to Northfield Junior 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 Northfield Junior School cover? ▾
Northfield Junior School is a primary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northfield Junior School? ▾
Northfield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.