Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Ashton CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 35 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
35
Pupils
56
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ashton CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Ashton CofE Primary School is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Ashton CofE Primary School is managed by West Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Ashton CofE Primary School: 56 places, 63% filled: places available
Ashton CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 35 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 42.9% of pupils at Ashton CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Northampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
Ashton CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Roade Hill, Ashton, Northampton, NN7 2JH
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121957
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Ashton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3DD
Brington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 4HX
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3PA
The Bramptons Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 8AW
Crick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 7TU
Denton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 1DT
Other Church of England Schools in West Northamptonshire
Ashton CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Brackley Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BRACKLEY
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brackley
East Haddon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ashton CofE 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ashton CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ashton CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ashton CofE Primary School is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ashton CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ashton CofE Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 35 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Ashton CofE Primary School? ▾
Ashton CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Ashton CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Ashton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 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 Ashton CofE Primary School? ▾
Ashton CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.