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Headlands Primary School Catchment Area

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

Headlands Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 474 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

460

Pupils

474

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Headlands Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Headlands Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West 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: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Headlands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138954

Other Primary Schools in Northampton

If Headlands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Headlands Primary School

Is Headlands Primary School oversubscribed?

Headlands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 474 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Headlands Primary School?

Admission to Headlands Primary School is managed by West 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 Headlands Primary School cover?

Headlands Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West 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 Headlands Primary School?

Headlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.