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Pottery Primary School Catchment Area

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

Pottery Primary School is a community primary school in Belper, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 318 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

302

Pupils

318

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Pottery Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Pottery 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: 95% 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 →

Pottery Primary School — School Information

Full address
Kilbourne Road, Belper, DE56 1HA
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
25.2% of pupils
DfE URN
112787

Other Primary Schools in Belper

If Pottery Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Belper are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pottery Primary School

Is Pottery Primary School oversubscribed?

Pottery Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 318 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pottery Primary School?

Admission to Pottery 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 Pottery Primary School cover?

Pottery Primary School is a primary school in Belper, 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 Pottery Primary School?

Pottery Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.