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Laxton Junior School Catchment Area

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

Laxton Junior School is an other independent not applicable school in North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

256

Pupils

280

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Laxton Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Laxton Junior School?

The catchment area for Laxton Junior School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

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

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Laxton Junior School: 280 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Laxton Junior School has a published admission number of 280 places. 256 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 280, North Northamptonshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →

Laxton Junior School: School Information

Full address
East Road, Oundle, PE8 4BX
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
122141

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If Laxton Junior School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Laxton Junior School 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: Laxton Junior School

What is the catchment area for Laxton Junior School?

The catchment area for Laxton Junior School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Laxton Junior School oversubscribed?

Laxton Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Laxton Junior School?

Admission to Laxton Junior School 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 Laxton Junior School cover?

Laxton Junior School is a not applicable school in North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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