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Billing Brook Special School Catchment Area

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

Billing Brook Special School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–19

Age range

256

Pupils

220

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Billing Brook Special School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Billing Brook Special 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: 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 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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Billing Brook Special School — School Information

Full address
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, NN3 8EZ
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–19 years
Free school meals
39.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140436

Other Not applicable Schools in Northampton

If Billing Brook Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Billing Brook Special School

Is Billing Brook Special School oversubscribed?

Yes — Billing Brook Special School currently has 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Billing Brook Special School?

Admission to Billing Brook Special 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 Billing Brook Special School cover?

Billing Brook Special School is a not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Billing Brook Special School?

Billing Brook Special School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.