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Kingsthorpe College Catchment Area

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

Kingsthorpe College is a academy converter secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1394 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,394

Pupils

1,450

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Kingsthorpe College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kingsthorpe College 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: 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.

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Kingsthorpe College — School Information

Full address
Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7HR
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138932

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Frequently Asked Questions — Kingsthorpe College

Is Kingsthorpe College oversubscribed?

Kingsthorpe College is operating close to its capacity of 1450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kingsthorpe College?

Admission to Kingsthorpe College 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 Kingsthorpe College cover?

Kingsthorpe College is a secondary school in Northampton, West 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 Kingsthorpe College?

Kingsthorpe College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.