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Turnditch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Turnditch Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Belper, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 65 pupils, and a capacity of 83 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

65

Pupils

83

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Turnditch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Turnditch Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Turnditch Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Turnditch Church of England Primary School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Turnditch Church of England Primary School: 83 places, 78% filled: places available

Turnditch Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 83 places. 65 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 83 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. 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Belper.

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) →

Turnditch Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Belper, DE56 2LH
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141846

Other Primary Schools in Belper

If Turnditch Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Belper are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Turnditch Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Turnditch Church of England 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: Turnditch Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Turnditch Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Turnditch Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Turnditch Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Turnditch Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 83 places and currently has 65 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Turnditch Church of England Primary School?

Turnditch Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Turnditch Church of England Primary School cover?

Turnditch Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Belper, 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 Turnditch Church of England Primary School?

Turnditch Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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