The Derby High School Catchment Area
The Derby High School is a community secondary school in Lancs, Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 951 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
951
Pupils
900
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
The Derby High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Derby High School are allocated by Bury using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →The Derby High School — School Information
- Full address
- Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Lancs, BL9 9NH
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105355
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Derby High School
Is The Derby High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Derby High School currently has 951 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Derby High School? ▾
Admission to The Derby High School is managed by Bury. 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 The Derby High School cover? ▾
The Derby High School is a secondary school in Lancs, Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Derby High School? ▾
The Derby High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.