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Lings Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lings Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 413 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

413

Pupils

450

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Lings Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lings Primary School 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: 92% 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.

Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Lings Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hayeswood Road, Lings, Northampton, NN3 8NN
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
30.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138955

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If Lings Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lings Primary School

Is Lings Primary School oversubscribed?

Lings Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lings Primary School?

Admission to Lings Primary School 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 Lings Primary School cover?

Lings Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lings Primary School?

Lings Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.