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UTC Derby Pride Park Catchment Area

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

UTC Derby Pride Park is an university technical college secondary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 458 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

13-19

Age range

458

Pupils

600

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

UTC Derby Pride Park Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for UTC Derby Pride Park?

The catchment area for UTC Derby Pride Park is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

Secondary school places at UTC Derby Pride Park are allocated by Derby 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.

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 →

UTC Derby Pride Park: 600 places, 76% filled: places available

UTC Derby Pride Park has a published admission number of 600 places. 458 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 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. 32.2% of pupils at UTC Derby Pride Park are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

UTC Derby Pride Park: School Information

Full address
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU
Local authority
Derby
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
32.2% of pupils
DfE URN
147685

Other Secondary Schools in Derby

If UTC Derby Pride Park is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to UTC Derby Pride Park 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: UTC Derby Pride Park

What is the catchment area for UTC Derby Pride Park?

The catchment area for UTC Derby Pride Park is the geographic zone Derby uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 UTC Derby Pride Park oversubscribed?

UTC Derby Pride Park has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 458 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derby.

What is the admissions policy for UTC Derby Pride Park?

Admission to UTC Derby Pride Park 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 UTC Derby Pride Park cover?

UTC Derby Pride Park is a secondary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for UTC Derby Pride Park?

UTC Derby Pride Park was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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