Cosgrove Village Primary School Catchment Area
Cosgrove Village Primary School is a community primary school in Cosgrove, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 64 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
45
Pupils
64
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Cosgrove Village Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cosgrove Village Primary School?
The catchment area for Cosgrove Village 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 Cosgrove Village 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 →Cosgrove Village Primary School: 64 places, 70% filled: places available
Cosgrove Village Primary School has a published admission number of 64 places. 45 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 64 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. 22.2% of pupils at Cosgrove Village Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Northamptonshire.
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) →
Cosgrove Village Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- 3 Bridge Road, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121811
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cosgrove Village 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: Cosgrove Village Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cosgrove Village Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cosgrove Village 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 Cosgrove Village Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cosgrove Village Primary School has a capacity of 64 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Cosgrove Village Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cosgrove Village 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 Cosgrove Village Primary School cover? ▾
Cosgrove Village Primary School is a primary school in Cosgrove, 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 Cosgrove Village Primary School? ▾
Cosgrove Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.