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Ecton Brook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ecton Brook Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 558 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

558

Pupils

630

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Ecton Brook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ecton Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Ecton Brook 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, Ecton Brook 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.

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 →

Ecton Brook Primary School: 630 places, 89% filled: places available

Ecton Brook Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 558 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 25.1% of pupils at Ecton Brook 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) →

Ecton Brook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ecton Brook Road, Ecton Brook, Northampton, NN3 5DY
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
25.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138953

Other Primary Schools in Northampton

If Ecton Brook 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 Ecton Brook 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: Ecton Brook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ecton Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Ecton Brook 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 Ecton Brook Primary School oversubscribed?

Ecton Brook Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 558 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ecton Brook Primary School?

Admission to Ecton Brook 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 Ecton Brook Primary School cover?

Ecton Brook 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 Ecton Brook Primary School?

Ecton Brook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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