Delapre Primary School Catchment Area
Delapre Primary School is a community primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 578 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
578
Pupils
630
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Delapre Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Delapre Primary School?
The catchment area for Delapre 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 Delapre 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.
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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 →Delapre Primary School: 630 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Delapre Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 578 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, West 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. 20.4% of pupils at Delapre 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) →
Delapre Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Rothersthorpe Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8JA
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122069
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Delapre Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Brington Primary School Catchment Area
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Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
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The Bramptons Primary School Catchment Area
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Crick Primary School Catchment Area
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Denton Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Delapre 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: Delapre Primary School
What is the catchment area for Delapre Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Delapre 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 Delapre Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Delapre Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Delapre Primary School? ▾
Admission to Delapre 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 Delapre Primary School cover? ▾
Delapre Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, 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 Delapre Primary School? ▾
Delapre Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.