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Compass Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Compass Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 432 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

432

Pupils

480

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Compass Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Compass Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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: 90% 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 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 →

Compass Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN15 7EA
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143025

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If Compass Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Compass Primary Academy

Is Compass Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Compass Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Compass Primary Academy?

Admission to Compass Primary Academy 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 Compass Primary Academy cover?

Compass Primary Academy is a primary school in Kettering, North 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 Compass Primary Academy?

Compass Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.