Alfred Lord Tennyson School Catchment Area
Alfred Lord Tennyson School is a community primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
154
Pupils
210
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Alfred Lord Tennyson School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
The catchment area for Alfred Lord Tennyson School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire 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. North Northamptonshire 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 Alfred Lord Tennyson School is set by North Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Alfred Lord Tennyson School: 210 places, 73% filled: places available
Alfred Lord Tennyson School has a published admission number of 210 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.3% of pupils at Alfred Lord Tennyson School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Northamptonshire 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. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
Alfred Lord Tennyson School: School Information
- Full address
- Alfred Street, Rushden, NN10 9YS
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121857
Other Primary Schools in Rushden
If Alfred Lord Tennyson School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rushden are the next closest alternatives.
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN10 9LL
South End Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 9JU
South End Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 9JU
Denfield Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 0DA
Rushden Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN10 0YX
Newton Road School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN10 0HH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alfred Lord Tennyson 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.
Henry Chichele Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Higham Ferrers · 1.5 miles away
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Wellingborough · 2.5 miles away
Irthlingborough Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Wellingborough · 2.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alfred Lord Tennyson School
What is the catchment area for Alfred Lord Tennyson School? ▾
The catchment area for Alfred Lord Tennyson School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alfred Lord Tennyson School oversubscribed? ▾
Alfred Lord Tennyson School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 154 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Alfred Lord Tennyson School? ▾
Admission to Alfred Lord Tennyson School is managed by North 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 Alfred Lord Tennyson School cover? ▾
Alfred Lord Tennyson School is a primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.