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Kingswood Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Kingswood Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

211

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Kingswood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kingswood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kingswood Primary Academy is the geographic zone North 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. North 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, Kingswood Primary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when North Northamptonshire publishes the 2027 Kingswood Primary Academy numbers →

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.

Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Kingswood Primary Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Kingswood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 211 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. North Northamptonshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.4% of pupils at Kingswood Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Corby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North 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. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

Kingswood Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
46.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139325

Other Primary Schools in Corby

If Kingswood Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Corby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kingswood 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kingswood Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Kingswood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kingswood Primary Academy is the geographic zone North 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kingswood Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Kingswood Primary Academy currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kingswood Primary Academy?

Admission to Kingswood Primary Academy 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 Kingswood Primary Academy cover?

Kingswood Primary Academy is a primary school in Corby, North 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 Kingswood Primary Academy?

Kingswood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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