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Royal School for the Deaf Derby Catchment Area

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

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 141 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

110

Pupils

141

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Royal School for the Deaf Derby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

The catchment area for Royal School for the Deaf Derby is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Royal School for the Deaf Derby is set by Derby and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Royal School for the Deaf Derby: 141 places, 78% filled: places available

Royal School for the Deaf Derby has a published admission number of 141 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 141 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.5% of pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby 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 →

Royal School for the Deaf Derby: School Information

Full address
Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3BH
Local authority
Derby
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
39.5% of pupils
DfE URN
113044

Other Not applicable Schools in Derby

If Royal School for the Deaf Derby is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Royal School for the Deaf Derby 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Royal School for the Deaf Derby

What is the catchment area for Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

The catchment area for Royal School for the Deaf Derby is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Royal School for the Deaf Derby oversubscribed?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby has a capacity of 141 places and currently has 110 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

Admission to Royal School for the Deaf Derby 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 Royal School for the Deaf Derby cover?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a not applicable school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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