Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 113 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
83
Pupils
113
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is managed by North 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 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 →Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School: 113 places, 73% filled: places available
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 113 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 113 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. 13.4% 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.
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 →
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- North Street, Mears Ashby, Northampton, NN6 0DW
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 13.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143950
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Blisworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Brington Primary School Catchment Area
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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 North Northamptonshire
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Geddington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Grendon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kettering
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mears Ashby Church of England 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 113 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School? ▾
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, 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 Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School? ▾
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.