Great Doddington Primary Catchment Area
Great Doddington Primary is a community primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 157 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
121
Pupils
157
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Great Doddington Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Great Doddington Primary?
The catchment area for Great Doddington Primary 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.
The catchment area for Great Doddington Primary is set by North 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 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 →Great Doddington Primary: 157 places, 77% filled: places available
Great Doddington Primary has a published admission number of 157 places. 121 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 157 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. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wellingborough.
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 →
Great Doddington Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7TR
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121821
Other Primary Schools in Wellingborough
If Great Doddington Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.
The Avenue Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · NN8 4ET
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN8 1LS
Croyland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN8 2AX
Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN8 3HD
Windmill Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN9 6LA
St Peter's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN9 6PA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Great Doddington Primary 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.
Grendon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 2.8 miles away
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Podington · 4.0 miles away
Ecton Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Northampton · 4.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Great Doddington Primary
What is the catchment area for Great Doddington Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Great Doddington Primary 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 Great Doddington Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Great Doddington Primary has a capacity of 157 places and currently has 121 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Great Doddington Primary? ▾
Admission to Great Doddington Primary 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 Great Doddington Primary cover? ▾
Great Doddington Primary is a primary school in Wellingborough, North 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 Great Doddington Primary? ▾
Great Doddington Primary was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.