North Baddesley Infant School Catchment Area
North Baddesley Infant School is a community primary school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-7
Age range
305
Pupils
320
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
North Baddesley Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Baddesley Infant School?
The catchment area for North Baddesley Infant School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 North Baddesley Infant School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →North Baddesley Infant School: 320 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
North Baddesley Infant School has a published admission number of 320 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 320, Hampshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Southampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →
North Baddesley Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9EE
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 16.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115875
Other Primary Schools in Southampton
If North Baddesley Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
Bishops Waltham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 1EP
Curdridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 2DR
Wildground Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4LG
Wildground Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4JX
Waterside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 6ET
Hamble Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO31 4ND
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Baddesley Infant 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: North Baddesley Infant School
What is the catchment area for North Baddesley Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for North Baddesley Infant School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is North Baddesley Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
North Baddesley Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 320 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for North Baddesley Infant School? ▾
Admission to North Baddesley Infant School is managed by Hampshire. 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 North Baddesley Infant School cover? ▾
North Baddesley Infant School is a primary school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Baddesley Infant School? ▾
North Baddesley Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.