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Use our free interactive tool to check whether any Derby property falls within primary or secondary school catchment zones. Derby's most popular schools attract high demand — knowing your catchment position before buying or renting is essential.
Free interactive map — enter any Derby postcode or address and see exactly which school catchment circles it falls within.
Schools in Mickleover, Littleover, and Allestree are among the most sought after in Derby. Check your catchment position before making property decisions.
Derby City Council runs admissions for city schools, while Derbyshire County Council covers surrounding areas. Most community schools use straight-line distance as the tiebreaker.
Derbyshire has a range of academy and faith schools with their own admissions criteria. Always check the individual school's policy alongside our distance tool.
Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council both publish annual admissions data. Search 'Derby school admissions statistics' on the relevant council website.
Click "Open Free Tool" above. No registration needed. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.
Click "Add School" and search by school name or postcode. The tool locates it on the interactive map automatically.
Add the radius from the school's admissions data. You can enter distances in metres for precision.
Use "Check Address" to test any Derby address. It will show you exactly how far inside or outside the catchment that property sits.
Our tool works for schools across Derby and surrounding areas:
Our tool calculates distance to the metre, matching the method used by Derby City Council for oversubscribed schools.
See how Derby school catchments have changed year on year before purchasing near a popular school.
Plot up to 5 Derby and Derbyshire schools simultaneously to compare catchment zones.
Generate a shareable link for your estate agent or solicitor before exchange.
Derby City Council handles city school admissions, while Derbyshire County Council covers the surrounding county.
Schools in Mickleover, Littleover, and Allestree tend to be the most oversubscribed in Derby.
Yes — our tool covers Chesterfield, Matlock, Buxton, and all Derbyshire schools by postcode or name.
Visit the Derby City Council website and search 'school admissions statistics' for the latest figures.
Our free tool works for all UK schools. We also have dedicated guides for other major cities:
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