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East Hunsbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Hunsbury Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

441

Pupils

420

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

East Hunsbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Hunsbury Primary School?

The catchment area for East Hunsbury 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.

As an academy, East Hunsbury Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 441 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when West Northamptonshire publishes the 2027 East Hunsbury Primary School numbers →

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 →

East Hunsbury Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

East Hunsbury Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 441 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. West Northamptonshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.3% 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) →

East Hunsbury Primary School: School Information

Full address
Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
11.3% of pupils
DfE URN
145206

Other Primary Schools in Northampton

If East Hunsbury 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 East Hunsbury 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: East Hunsbury Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Hunsbury Primary School?

The catchment area for East Hunsbury 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 East Hunsbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, East Hunsbury Primary School currently has 441 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for East Hunsbury Primary School?

Admission to East Hunsbury 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 East Hunsbury Primary School cover?

East Hunsbury 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 East Hunsbury Primary School?

East Hunsbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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