Ecton Village Primary School Catchment Area
Ecton Village Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 67 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
67
Pupils
105
Capacity
64%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ecton Village Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ecton Village Primary School?
The catchment area for Ecton Village 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.
As an academy, Ecton Village Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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 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 →Ecton Village Primary School: 105 places, 64% filled: places available
Ecton Village Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 67 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 26.9% of pupils at Ecton Village 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 →
Ecton Village Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- West Street, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QF
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142400
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Ecton Village Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3DD
Brington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 4HX
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3PA
The Bramptons Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 8AW
Crick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 7TU
Denton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 1DT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ecton Village 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: Ecton Village Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ecton Village Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ecton Village 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 Ecton Village Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ecton Village Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 67 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Ecton Village Primary School? ▾
Admission to Ecton Village 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 Ecton Village Primary School cover? ▾
Ecton Village Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, North 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 Ecton Village Primary School? ▾
Ecton Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.