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Walton Peak Flying High Academy Catchment Area

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

Walton Peak Flying High Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

127

Pupils

350

Capacity

36%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Walton Peak Flying High Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

The catchment area for Walton Peak Flying High 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, Walton Peak Flying High 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.

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 →

Walton Peak Flying High Academy: 350 places, 36% filled: places available

Walton Peak Flying High Academy has a published admission number of 350 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 36%. At 36% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 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. 50.4% of pupils at Walton Peak Flying High Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Chesterfield.

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) →

Walton Peak Flying High Academy: School Information

Full address
Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
50.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148428

Other Primary Schools in Chesterfield

If Walton Peak Flying High 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 Walton Peak Flying High 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: Walton Peak Flying High Academy

What is the catchment area for Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

The catchment area for Walton Peak Flying High 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 Walton Peak Flying High Academy oversubscribed?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 127 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

Admission to Walton Peak Flying High 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 Walton Peak Flying High Academy cover?

Walton Peak Flying High 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 Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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