Buckton Fields Primary School Catchment Area
Buckton Fields Primary School is a free s primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
221
Pupils
420
Capacity
53%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Buckton Fields Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Buckton Fields Primary School?
The catchment area for Buckton Fields 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 Buckton Fields 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 →Buckton Fields Primary School: 420 places, 53% filled: places available
Buckton Fields Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 221 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 5.9% 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) →
Buckton Fields Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Home Farm Drive, Northampton, NN2 8ES
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 5.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148569
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Buckton Fields Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Brington Primary School Catchment Area
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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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Buckton Fields 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: Buckton Fields Primary School
What is the catchment area for Buckton Fields Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Buckton Fields 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 Buckton Fields Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Buckton Fields Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 221 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Buckton Fields Primary School? ▾
Admission to Buckton Fields 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 Buckton Fields Primary School cover? ▾
Buckton Fields 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 Buckton Fields Primary School? ▾
Buckton Fields Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.