Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 276 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
276
Pupils
270
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is set by Derby 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 Derby before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derby catchment area documents →Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School: at or above its 270 place limit
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 270 places. 276 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Derby allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.4% of pupils at Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derby 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. Find Derby school admissions →
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9HE
- Local authority
- Derby
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 26.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112759
Other Primary Schools in Derby
If Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.
Aston-on-Trent Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE72 2UH
Firfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE72 3EG
Egginton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6HP
Etwall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6NB
Findern Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DE65 6AR
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DE56 0LA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School currently has 276 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is managed by Derby. 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 Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.