Gretton Primary Academy Catchment Area
Gretton Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 145 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
144
Pupils
145
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Gretton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gretton Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Gretton Primary Academy 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, Gretton Primary Academy 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.
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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 →Gretton Primary Academy: 145 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Gretton Primary Academy has a published admission number of 145 places. 144 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 145, North Northamptonshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Corby.
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 →
Gretton Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, NN17 3DB
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138761
Other Primary Schools in Corby
If Gretton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Corby are the next closest alternatives.
Corby Old Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN17 1UU
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN18 9NT
Little Stanion Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN18 8TD
Woodnewton- A Learning Community Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN17 2NU
Beanfield Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN18 0LJ
Kingswood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN18 9BE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gretton Primary Academy 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: Gretton Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Gretton Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Gretton Primary Academy 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 Gretton Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Gretton Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 145 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gretton Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Gretton Primary Academy 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 Gretton Primary Academy cover? ▾
Gretton Primary Academy is a primary school in Corby, 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 Gretton Primary Academy? ▾
Gretton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.