Castle Academy Catchment Area
Castle Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
451
Pupils
420
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Castle Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Castle Academy 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.
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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.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Castle Academy — School Information
- Full address
- St George's Street, Northampton, NN1 2TR
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140362
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Castle Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3DD
Brington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 4HX
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Academy
Is Castle Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castle Academy currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castle Academy? ▾
Admission to Castle Academy 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 Castle Academy cover? ▾
Castle Academy is a primary school in Northampton, 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 Castle Academy? ▾
Castle Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.