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Huxlow Academy Catchment Area

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

Huxlow Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 819 pupils, and a capacity of 819 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

819

Pupils

819

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Huxlow Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Huxlow 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 819 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 819 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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Huxlow Academy — School Information

Full address
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, NN9 5TY
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149433

Frequently Asked Questions — Huxlow Academy

Is Huxlow Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Huxlow Academy currently has 819 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 819 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Huxlow Academy?

Admission to Huxlow 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 Huxlow Academy cover?

Huxlow Academy is a secondary school in Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Huxlow Academy?

Huxlow Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.