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Northampton High School GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Northampton High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 2-18, with 480 pupils, and a capacity of 980 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-18

Age range

480

Pupils

980

Capacity

49%

Fill rate

Northampton High School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northampton High School GDST?

The catchment area for Northampton High School GDST 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 Northampton High School GDST 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 →

Northampton High School GDST: 980 places, 49% filled: places available

Northampton High School GDST has a published admission number of 980 places. 480 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 49%. At 49% full, the school currently has headroom below its 980 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.

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) →

Northampton High School GDST: School Information

Full address
Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-18 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
122144

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Northampton High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Northampton High School GDST 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Northampton High School GDST

What is the catchment area for Northampton High School GDST?

The catchment area for Northampton High School GDST 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 Northampton High School GDST oversubscribed?

Northampton High School GDST has a capacity of 980 places and currently has 480 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Northampton High School GDST?

Admission to Northampton High School GDST 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 Northampton High School GDST cover?

Northampton High School GDST is a not applicable school in West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 2-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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