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Hayfield Cross CofE School Catchment Area

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

Hayfield Cross CofE School is a voluntary aided primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 420 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

420

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Hayfield Cross CofE School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hayfield Cross CofE School?

The catchment area for Hayfield Cross CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Hayfield Cross CofE School is managed by North Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Hayfield Cross CofE School: at or above its 420 place limit

Hayfield Cross CofE School has a published admission number of 420 places. 420 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. North Northamptonshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5% 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 →

Hayfield Cross CofE School: School Information

Full address
Hayfield Crescent, Kettering, NN15 5FJ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5% of pupils
DfE URN
142113

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If Hayfield Cross CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Northamptonshire

Hayfield Cross CofE School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hayfield Cross CofE 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: Hayfield Cross CofE School

What is the catchment area for Hayfield Cross CofE School?

The catchment area for Hayfield Cross CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hayfield Cross CofE School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hayfield Cross CofE School currently has 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hayfield Cross CofE School?

Hayfield Cross CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hayfield Cross CofE School cover?

Hayfield Cross CofE School is a primary school in Kettering, 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 Hayfield Cross CofE School?

Hayfield Cross CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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