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Havelock Infant School Catchment Area

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

Havelock Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

197

Pupils

270

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Havelock Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Havelock Infant School?

The catchment area for Havelock Infant 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, Havelock Infant 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 →

Havelock Infant School: 270 places, 73% filled: places available

Havelock Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kettering.

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 →

Havelock Infant School: School Information

Full address
Havelock Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2LU
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
17.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140051

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If Havelock Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Havelock Infant 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: Havelock Infant School

What is the catchment area for Havelock Infant School?

The catchment area for Havelock Infant 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 Havelock Infant School oversubscribed?

Havelock Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 197 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Havelock Infant School?

Admission to Havelock Infant 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 Havelock Infant School cover?

Havelock Infant School is a primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Havelock Infant School?

Havelock Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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