Chelveston Road School Catchment Area
Chelveston Road School is a free s special not applicable school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 117 pupils, and a capacity of 145 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-18
Age range
117
Pupils
145
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chelveston Road School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chelveston Road School?
The catchment area for Chelveston Road School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North 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 Chelveston Road School is set by North 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 North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Chelveston Road School: 145 places, 81% filled: places available
Chelveston Road School has a published admission number of 145 places. 117 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 145 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. 45% of pupils at Chelveston Road School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Higham Ferrers.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North 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. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →
Chelveston Road School: School Information
- Full address
- Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8HN
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148583
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Chelveston Road 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: Chelveston Road School
What is the catchment area for Chelveston Road School? ▾
The catchment area for Chelveston Road School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chelveston Road School oversubscribed? ▾
Chelveston Road School has a capacity of 145 places and currently has 117 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Chelveston Road School? ▾
Admission to Chelveston Road School is managed by North 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 Chelveston Road School cover? ▾
Chelveston Road School is a not applicable school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chelveston Road School? ▾
Chelveston Road School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.