New Horizons Academy Catchment Area
New Horizons Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 57 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-16
Age range
57
Pupils
100
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2023
New Horizons Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for New Horizons Academy?
The catchment area for New Horizons Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 New Horizons Academy 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 →New Horizons Academy: 100 places, 57% filled: places available
New Horizons Academy has a published admission number of 100 places. 57 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 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. 40.4% of pupils at New Horizons Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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) →
New Horizons Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 59-77 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2NE
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-16 years
- Free school meals
- 40.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150717
Other Not applicable Schools in Northampton
If New Horizons Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Pitsford School Catchment Area
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Fairfields School Catchment Area
Community special school · NN2 6JN
University of Northampton Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · NN2 7AL
St Andrew's College Catchment Area
Other independent school · NN1 5DG
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Catchment Area
Other independent school · NN4 8QS
On Track Education Northampton Catchment Area
Other independent special school · NN3 6QB
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to New Horizons Academy 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: New Horizons Academy
What is the catchment area for New Horizons Academy? ▾
The catchment area for New Horizons Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 New Horizons Academy oversubscribed? ▾
New Horizons Academy has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 57 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for New Horizons Academy? ▾
Admission to New Horizons Academy 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 New Horizons Academy cover? ▾
New Horizons Academy is a not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for New Horizons Academy? ▾
New Horizons Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.