Abbeyfield School Catchment Area
Abbeyfield School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1358 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,358
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Abbeyfield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Abbeyfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Abbeyfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138858
Other Secondary Schools in Northampton
If Abbeyfield School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Northampton Academy Catchment Area
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Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN2 6JW
Northampton School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN1 5RT
Guilsborough Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN6 8QE
Weston Favell Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN3 3EZ
Campion School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN7 3QG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Abbeyfield School
Is Abbeyfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Abbeyfield School currently has 1358 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Abbeyfield School? ▾
Admission to Abbeyfield School is managed by West Northamptonshire. 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 Abbeyfield School cover? ▾
Abbeyfield School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Abbeyfield School? ▾
Abbeyfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.