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Havelock Junior School Catchment Area

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

Havelock Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 314 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

314

Pupils

360

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Havelock Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Havelock Junior School?

The catchment area for Havelock Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 360 places, 87% filled: places available

Havelock Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 314 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 21.7% of pupils at Havelock Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.

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. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

Havelock Junior 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
7-11 years
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140054

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If Havelock Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School

What is the catchment area for Havelock Junior School?

The catchment area for Havelock Junior 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 Junior School oversubscribed?

Havelock Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 314 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Havelock Junior School?

Admission to Havelock Junior 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 Junior School cover?

Havelock Junior School is a primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Havelock Junior School?

Havelock Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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