North Town Academy Catchment Area
North Town Academy is a academy converter primary school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 486 pupils, and a capacity of 417 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
486
Pupils
417
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
North Town Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, North Town Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →North Town Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DF
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137126
Other Primary Schools in Taunton
If North Town Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.
Churchstanton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA3 7RL
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Community school · TA4 1JP
Wellsprings Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA2 7NF
Wiveliscombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA4 2LA
Parkfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA1 4RT
Holway Park Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA1 2JA
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Frequently Asked Questions — North Town Academy
Is North Town Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — North Town Academy currently has 486 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 417 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for North Town Academy? ▾
Admission to North Town Academy is managed by Somerset. 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 Town Academy cover? ▾
North Town Academy is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Town Academy? ▾
North Town Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.