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Irthlingborough Junior School Catchment Area

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

Irthlingborough Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

358

Pupils

360

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Irthlingborough Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Irthlingborough 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 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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Irthlingborough Junior School — School Information

Full address
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, NN9 5TX
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
24% of pupils
DfE URN
141910

Other Primary Schools in Wellingborough

If Irthlingborough Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Irthlingborough Junior School

Is Irthlingborough Junior School oversubscribed?

Irthlingborough Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Irthlingborough Junior School?

Admission to Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough Junior School cover?

Irthlingborough Junior School is a primary school in Wellingborough, 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 Irthlingborough Junior School?

Irthlingborough Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.