Kingsthorpe College Catchment Area
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.
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 →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
Other Secondary Schools in Northampton
If Kingsthorpe College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Northampton Academy Catchment Area
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Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area
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Northampton School for Boys Catchment Area
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Guilsborough Academy Catchment Area
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Weston Favell Academy Catchment Area
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Campion School Catchment Area
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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.