Kings Heath Primary Academy Catchment Area
Kings Heath Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 373 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
373
Pupils
446
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Kings Heath Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kings Heath Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Kings Heath Primary Academy is the geographic zone West 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Kings Heath Primary Academy 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.
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 →Kings Heath Primary Academy: 446 places, 84% filled: places available
Kings Heath Primary Academy has a published admission number of 446 places. 373 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.1% of pupils at Kings Heath Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Northamptonshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
Kings Heath Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, NN5 7LN
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140414
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Kings Heath Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3DD
Brington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 4HX
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 3PA
The Bramptons Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 8AW
Crick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN6 7TU
Denton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN7 1DT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kings Heath Primary Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kings Heath Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Kings Heath Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Kings Heath Primary Academy is the geographic zone West 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kings Heath Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kings Heath Primary Academy has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 373 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Kings Heath Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Kings Heath Primary Academy 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 Kings Heath Primary Academy cover? ▾
Kings Heath Primary Academy is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kings Heath Primary Academy? ▾
Kings Heath Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.