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Elizabeth Woodville School Catchment Area

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

Elizabeth Woodville School is an academy converter secondary school in Roade, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1097 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,097

Pupils

1,550

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Elizabeth Woodville School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elizabeth Woodville School?

The catchment area for Elizabeth Woodville School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Elizabeth Woodville 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 →

Elizabeth Woodville School: 1550 places, 71% filled: places available

Elizabeth Woodville School has a published admission number of 1550 places. 1097 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1550 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. 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Roade.

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) →

Elizabeth Woodville School: School Information

Full address
Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
143421

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Elizabeth Woodville 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: Elizabeth Woodville School

What is the catchment area for Elizabeth Woodville School?

The catchment area for Elizabeth Woodville School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Elizabeth Woodville School oversubscribed?

Elizabeth Woodville School has a capacity of 1550 places and currently has 1097 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Elizabeth Woodville School?

Admission to Elizabeth Woodville 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 Elizabeth Woodville School cover?

Elizabeth Woodville School is a secondary school in Roade, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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