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Loatlands Primary School Catchment Area

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

Loatlands Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 439 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

439

Pupils

420

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Loatlands Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Loatlands Primary School 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: 439 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Loatlands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Harrington Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NJ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140059

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Loatlands Primary School

Is Loatlands Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Loatlands Primary School currently has 439 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Loatlands Primary School?

Admission to Loatlands Primary 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 Loatlands Primary School cover?

Loatlands Primary School is a primary school in Kettering, North 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 Loatlands Primary School?

Loatlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.