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Boughton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Boughton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

195

Pupils

196

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Boughton Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Boughton Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Boughton Primary School — School Information

Full address
Moulton Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8RG
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
4.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138760

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Frequently Asked Questions — Boughton Primary School

Is Boughton Primary School oversubscribed?

Boughton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 196 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Boughton Primary School?

Admission to Boughton Primary 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 Boughton Primary School cover?

Boughton 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 Boughton Primary School?

Boughton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.