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Padfield Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Padfield Community Primary School is a community primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

108

Pupils

112

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Padfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Padfield Community Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Padfield Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rhodes Street, Padfield, Glossop, SK13 1EQ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
112552

Other Primary Schools in Glossop

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Padfield Community Primary School

Is Padfield Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Padfield Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 112 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Padfield Community Primary School?

Admission to Padfield Community Primary 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 Padfield Community Primary School cover?

Padfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Glossop, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.