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Orchard Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Orchard Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Derby, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 314 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

314

Pupils

315

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Orchard Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Orchard Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. 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: 100% 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 Leicestershire 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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Orchard Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Grange Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2QU
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148947

Other Primary Schools in Derby

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Community Primary School

Is Orchard Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Orchard Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Orchard Community Primary School?

Admission to Orchard Community Primary School is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Orchard Community Primary School cover?

Orchard Community Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Community Primary School?

Orchard Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.