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Denton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Denton Primary School is a community primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 144 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

92

Pupils

144

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Denton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Denton Primary School?

The catchment area for Denton 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 Denton 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 →

Denton Primary School: 144 places, 64% filled: places available

Denton Primary School has a published admission number of 144 places. 92 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 144 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. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Northampton.

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) →

Denton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Vicarage Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1DT
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
121814

Other Primary Schools in Northampton

If Denton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Denton 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Denton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Denton Primary School?

The catchment area for Denton 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 Denton Primary School oversubscribed?

Denton Primary School has a capacity of 144 places and currently has 92 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Denton Primary School?

Admission to Denton 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 Denton Primary School cover?

Denton Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West 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 Denton Primary School?

Denton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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