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Wren Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wren Park Primary School is a community primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 378 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

362

Pupils

378

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Wren Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wren Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Wren Park Primary School is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby 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 Wren Park Primary School is set by Derby and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 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 →

Wren Park Primary School: 378 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Wren Park Primary School has a published admission number of 378 places. 362 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 378, Derby'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. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of 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 →

Wren Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Jackson Avenue, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9AY
Local authority
Derby
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112758

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Wren Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wren Park 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: Wren Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wren Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Wren Park Primary School is the geographic zone Derby 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. Derby publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wren Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Wren Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 378 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wren Park Primary School?

Admission to Wren Park Primary School 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 Wren Park Primary School cover?

Wren Park Primary School is a primary school in Derby, 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 Wren Park Primary School?

Wren Park Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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