336 applications for just 120 places at Derbyshire's most in-demand school
The most oversubscribed Derbyshire secondary school has seen over three students applying for each space available.
John Flamsteed Community School in Denby was the most oversubscribed school in Derbyshire in 2026.
Data shared by Derbyshire County Council reveal that the school, located at Derby Road, received 366 first-choice applications for the 2026/2027 school year.
The secondary school, which was ra\ted had only 120 spaces available.
This means the school has an oversubscription rate of 305% or 3.05 applicants per place.
St Mary’s Catholic High School in Chesterfield was the second most oversubscribed school in Derbyshire in 2026.
The school, located at Newbold Road in Upper Newbold, received 505 applications and accepted 195 pupils.
This means the school has an oversubscription rate of 259% or 2.59 applicants per place.
Wilsthorpe School in Long Eaton was the third most oversubscribed school in the county this year.
The school, located at Derby Road, received 511 applications and accepted 210 pupils.
This means the school has an oversubscription rate of 243.3% or 2.43 applicants per place.