Croyland Primary School Catchment Area
Croyland Primary School is a community primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
414
Pupils
420
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Croyland Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Croyland Primary School?
The catchment area for Croyland Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. 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 Croyland Primary 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.
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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 →Croyland Primary School: 420 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Croyland Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 414 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, North Northamptonshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.2% of pupils at Croyland Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.
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 →
Croyland Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Croyland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2AX
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133600
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If Croyland Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.
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The Avenue Infant School Catchment Area
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All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Catchment Area
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Windmill Primary School Catchment Area
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St Peter's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Croyland 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: Croyland Primary School
What is the catchment area for Croyland Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Croyland Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Croyland Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Croyland Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Croyland Primary School? ▾
Admission to Croyland Primary 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 Croyland Primary School cover? ▾
Croyland Primary School is a primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Croyland Primary School? ▾
Croyland Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.