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St Andrew's Academy Catchment Area

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

St Andrew's Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in Derby , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 158 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

158

Pupils

175

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Andrew's Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Academy?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Academy 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.

As an academy, St Andrew's Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derby. 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: 90% 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 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 →

St Andrew's Academy: 175 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

St Andrew's Academy has a published admission number of 175 places. 158 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 175, Derby'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. 53.8% of pupils at St Andrew's Academy 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 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 →

St Andrew's Academy: School Information

Full address
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, DE21 4EW
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
53.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147132

Other Not applicable Schools in Derby

If St Andrew's Academy 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 St Andrew's Academy 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: St Andrew's Academy

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Academy?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Academy 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 St Andrew's Academy oversubscribed?

St Andrew's Academy is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's Academy?

Admission to St Andrew's Academy 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 St Andrew's Academy cover?

St Andrew's Academy is a not applicable school in Derby, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Andrew's Academy?

St Andrew's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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