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Woodbridge Junior School Catchment Area

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

Woodbridge Junior School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

228

Pupils

240

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Woodbridge Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodbridge Junior School?

The catchment area for Woodbridge Junior 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 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 Woodbridge Junior School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Woodbridge Junior School: 240 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Woodbridge Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 228 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Derbyshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.9% of pupils at Woodbridge Junior School 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 Alfreton.

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) →

Woodbridge Junior School: School Information

Full address
Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
46.9% of pupils
DfE URN
112494

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Woodbridge Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodbridge Junior 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: Woodbridge Junior School

What is the catchment area for Woodbridge Junior School?

The catchment area for Woodbridge Junior 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 siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodbridge Junior School oversubscribed?

Woodbridge Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodbridge Junior School?

Admission to Woodbridge Junior School 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 Woodbridge Junior School cover?

Woodbridge Junior School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodbridge Junior School?

Woodbridge Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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