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Old Hall Junior School Catchment Area

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

Old Hall Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 246 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

246

Pupils

260

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Old Hall Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Old Hall Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Old Hall Junior School — School Information

Full address
Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 3QR
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147118

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

If Old Hall Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Old Hall Junior School

Is Old Hall Junior School oversubscribed?

Old Hall Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 260 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Old Hall Junior School?

Admission to Old Hall 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 Old Hall Junior School cover?

Old Hall Junior School is a primary school in Chesterfield, 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 Old Hall Junior School?

Old Hall Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.