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Badby School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Badby School is a academy converter primary school in Badby, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

192

Pupils

175

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Badby School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Badby 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 192 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 175 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Badby School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Badby, NN11 3AJ
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
3.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141077

Frequently Asked Questions — Badby School

Is Badby School oversubscribed?

Yes — Badby School currently has 192 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 175 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Badby School?

Admission to Badby 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 Badby School cover?

Badby School is a primary school in Badby, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Badby School?

Badby School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.