Little Houghton Church of England Primary Catchment Area
Little Houghton Church of England Primary is a voluntary aided primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
87
Pupils
105
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Little Houghton Church of England Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Little Houghton Church of England Primary?
The catchment area for Little Houghton Church of England Primary is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Little Houghton Church of England Primary is managed by West Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Little Houghton Church of England Primary: 105 places, 83% filled: places available
Little Houghton Church of England Primary has a published admission number of 105 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Northampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
Little Houghton Church of England Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Lodge Close, Lodge Road, Northampton, NN7 1AF
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122025
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Little Houghton Church of England Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
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Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
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The Bramptons Primary School Catchment Area
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Crick Primary School Catchment Area
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Denton Primary School Catchment Area
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Other Church of England Schools in West Northamptonshire
Little Houghton Church of England Primary shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Brackley Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
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Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
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Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Little Houghton Church of England Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Little Houghton Church of England Primary
What is the catchment area for Little Houghton Church of England Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Little Houghton Church of England Primary is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Little Houghton Church of England Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Little Houghton Church of England Primary has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Little Houghton Church of England Primary? ▾
Little Houghton Church of England Primary uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Little Houghton Church of England Primary cover? ▾
Little Houghton Church of England Primary 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 Little Houghton Church of England Primary? ▾
Little Houghton Church of England Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.