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John Hellins Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Hellins Primary School is a community primary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

201

Pupils

210

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

John Hellins Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for John Hellins Primary School is set by West Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 →

John Hellins Primary School — School Information

Full address
Brownswood Drive, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7PG
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8.5% of pupils
DfE URN
121851

Other Primary Schools in Towcester

If John Hellins Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Towcester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Hellins Primary School

Is John Hellins Primary School oversubscribed?

John Hellins Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Hellins Primary School?

Admission to John Hellins 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 John Hellins Primary School cover?

John Hellins Primary School is a primary school in Towcester, 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 John Hellins Primary School?

John Hellins Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.