Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Catchment Area
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a community primary school in High Peak, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 89 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
74
Pupils
89
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
The catchment area for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) 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 Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation): 89 places, 83% filled: places available
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) has a published admission number of 89 places. 74 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 89 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.4% of pupils at Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) 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) →
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation): School Information
- Full address
- Aspenshaw Road, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AT
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112600
Other Primary Schools in High Peak
If Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in High Peak are the next closest alternatives.
Buxworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK23 7NJ
Hayfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK22 2HB
New Mills Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK22 4AY
Whaley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK23 7HX
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SK23 7PQ
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK23 7DL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
What is the catchment area for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
The catchment area for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) 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 Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) oversubscribed? ▾
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) has a capacity of 89 places and currently has 74 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
Admission to Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) 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 Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) cover? ▾
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a primary school in High Peak, 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 Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.