Palterton Primary School Catchment Area
Palterton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 91 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
91
Pupils
91
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Palterton Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Palterton Primary 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.
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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 →Palterton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Back Lane, Palterton, Chesterfield, S44 6UN
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150574
Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield
If Palterton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.
Ashover Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S45 0AU
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · S44 5PF
Barlborough Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S43 4ET
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · S44 6PY
Brockley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S44 6AF
Bolsover Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S44 6DE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Palterton Primary School
Is Palterton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Palterton Primary School currently has 91 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 91 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Palterton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Palterton 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 Palterton Primary School cover? ▾
Palterton Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 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 Palterton Primary School? ▾
Palterton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.