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Temple Normanton Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Temple Normanton Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 109 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

107

Pupils

109

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Temple Normanton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Temple Normanton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Temple Normanton Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, Temple Normanton Primary Academy 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.

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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 →

Temple Normanton Primary Academy: 109 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Temple Normanton Primary Academy has a published admission number of 109 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 109, 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. 34.6% of pupils at Temple Normanton Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

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) →

Temple Normanton Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Elm Street, Temple Normanton, Chesterfield, S42 5DW
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144344

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

If Temple Normanton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Temple Normanton Primary 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: Temple Normanton Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Temple Normanton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Temple Normanton Primary Academy 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 Temple Normanton Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Temple Normanton Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 109 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Temple Normanton Primary Academy?

Admission to Temple Normanton Primary Academy 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 Temple Normanton Primary Academy cover?

Temple Normanton Primary Academy is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Temple Normanton Primary Academy?

Temple Normanton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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