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Sharley Park Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sharley Park Community Primary School is a community primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

409

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Sharley Park Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sharley Park Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sharley Park Community Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Sharley Park Community 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: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Sharley Park Community Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Sharley Park Community Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Derbyshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.1% of pupils at Sharley Park Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Chesterfield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Sharley Park Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sharley Park Community Primary School, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S45 9BN
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
49.1% of pupils
DfE URN
135498

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sharley Park Community Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sharley Park Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sharley Park Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sharley Park Community Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sharley Park Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Sharley Park Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sharley Park Community Primary School?

Admission to Sharley Park Community 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 Sharley Park Community Primary School cover?

Sharley Park Community Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sharley Park Community Primary School?

Sharley Park Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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