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Outwood Academy Newbold Catchment Area

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

Outwood Academy Newbold is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1011 pupils, and a capacity of 1028 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,011

Pupils

1,028

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Outwood Academy Newbold Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Newbold?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Newbold is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Outwood Academy Newbold 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Outwood Academy Newbold: 1028 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Outwood Academy Newbold has a published admission number of 1028 places. 1011 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1028, Derbyshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.3% of pupils at Outwood Academy Newbold are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

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

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Outwood Academy Newbold: School Information

Full address
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141377

Other Secondary Schools in Chesterfield

If Outwood Academy Newbold is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Outwood Academy Newbold 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: Outwood Academy Newbold

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Newbold?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Newbold is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Outwood Academy Newbold oversubscribed?

Outwood Academy Newbold is operating close to its capacity of 1028 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Newbold?

Admission to Outwood Academy Newbold 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 Outwood Academy Newbold cover?

Outwood Academy Newbold is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Newbold?

Outwood Academy Newbold was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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