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Gretton Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

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.

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.

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