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Scarcliffe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Scarcliffe Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 91 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

89

Pupils

91

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Scarcliffe Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Scarcliffe 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 →

Scarcliffe Primary School — School Information

Full address
Fox Hill, Scarcliffe, Chesterfield, S44 6TH
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149514

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Scarcliffe Primary School

Is Scarcliffe Primary School oversubscribed?

Scarcliffe Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 91 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Scarcliffe Primary School?

Admission to Scarcliffe 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 Scarcliffe Primary School cover?

Scarcliffe 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 Scarcliffe Primary School?

Scarcliffe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.