Penny Acres Primary School Catchment Area
Penny Acres Primary School is a community primary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 60 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
60
Pupils
50
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Penny Acres Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Penny Acres 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.
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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 →Penny Acres Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- The Common, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WP
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 10% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112565
Other Primary Schools in Dronfield
If Penny Acres Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dronfield are the next closest alternatives.
Dronfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
Dronfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 1RY
William Levick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 8YB
Unstone Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AB
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 4AL
Holmesdale Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S18 2LR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penny Acres Primary School
Is Penny Acres Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Penny Acres Primary School currently has 60 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 50 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Penny Acres Primary School? ▾
Admission to Penny Acres 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 Penny Acres Primary School cover? ▾
Penny Acres Primary School is a primary school in Dronfield, 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 Penny Acres Primary School? ▾
Penny Acres Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.