Marie Weller Primary School Catchment Area
Marie Weller Primary School is a free s primary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
178
Pupils
420
Capacity
42%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Marie Weller Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marie Weller Primary School?
The catchment area for Marie Weller Primary School 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 siblings. West 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 Marie Weller Primary School is set by West Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Marie Weller Primary School: 420 places, 42% filled: places available
Marie Weller Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Towcester.
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) →
Marie Weller Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Redcar Road, Towcester, NN12 6LZ
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 10.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148571
Other Primary Schools in Towcester
If Marie Weller Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Towcester are the next closest alternatives.
John Hellins Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN12 7PG
Pattishall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 8NE
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7SD
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 8XH
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7UL
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN12 8AB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marie Weller Primary 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.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Northampton · 4.1 miles away
Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 4.3 miles away
Gayton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 4.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marie Weller Primary School
What is the catchment area for Marie Weller Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Marie Weller Primary School 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Marie Weller Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Marie Weller Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Marie Weller Primary School? ▾
Admission to Marie Weller 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 Marie Weller Primary School cover? ▾
Marie Weller Primary School is a primary school in Towcester, West 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 Marie Weller Primary School? ▾
Marie Weller Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.