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Old Vicarage School Catchment Area

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

Old Vicarage School is an other independent not applicable school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-13, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-13

Age range

121

Pupils

160

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Old Vicarage School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Old Vicarage School?

The catchment area for Old Vicarage School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Old Vicarage 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.

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Old Vicarage School: 160 places, 76% filled: places available

Old Vicarage School has a published admission number of 160 places. 121 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 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.

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 →

Old Vicarage School: School Information

Full address
11 Church Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EW
Local authority
Derby
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-13 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113013

Other Not applicable Schools in Derby

If Old Vicarage School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Old Vicarage 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: Old Vicarage School

What is the catchment area for Old Vicarage School?

The catchment area for Old Vicarage School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Old Vicarage School oversubscribed?

Old Vicarage School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 121 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Old Vicarage School?

Admission to Old Vicarage 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 Old Vicarage School cover?

Old Vicarage School is a not applicable school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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