Brington Primary School Catchment Area
Brington Primary School is a community primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
47
Pupils
70
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Brington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Brington Primary School?
The catchment area for Brington 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 siblings. West 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 Brington Primary School is set by West 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 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 →Brington Primary School: 70 places, 67% filled: places available
Brington Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →
Brington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Little Brington, Northampton, NN7 4HX
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121798
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Brington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3DD
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
Harlestone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 4EN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Brington 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.
East Haddon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 2.5 miles away
Flore Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 2.8 miles away
Harpole Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Brington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Brington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Brington 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Brington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Brington Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Brington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Brington 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 Brington Primary School cover? ▾
Brington 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 Brington Primary School? ▾
Brington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.