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Oak Grange Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oak Grange Primary School is a free s primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 73 pupils, and a capacity of 354 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

73

Pupils

354

Capacity

21%

Fill rate

Oak Grange Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oak Grange Primary School?

The catchment area for Oak Grange Primary School is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby 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 Oak Grange Primary School is set by Derby 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 Derby before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derby catchment area documents →

Oak Grange Primary School: 354 places, 21% filled: places available

Oak Grange Primary School has a published admission number of 354 places. 73 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 21%. At 21% full, the school currently has headroom below its 354 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. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Derby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derby 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. Find Derby school admissions →

Oak Grange Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BL
Local authority
Derby
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149747

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Oak Grange Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oak Grange 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: Oak Grange Primary School

What is the catchment area for Oak Grange Primary School?

The catchment area for Oak Grange Primary School is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oak Grange Primary School oversubscribed?

Oak Grange Primary School has a capacity of 354 places and currently has 73 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Grange Primary School?

Admission to Oak Grange Primary School is managed by Derby. 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 Oak Grange Primary School cover?

Oak Grange Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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