Northampton International Academy Catchment Area
Northampton International Academy is a free s special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 1806 pupils, and a capacity of 2220 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4-18
Age range
1,806
Pupils
2,220
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Northampton International Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Northampton International Academy?
Northampton International Academy is a special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. West Northamptonshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Admission to Northampton International Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. West Northamptonshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how West Northamptonshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Northampton International Academy: 2220 places, 81% filled: places available
Northampton International Academy has a published admission number of 2220 places. 1806 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 2220 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. 25.8% of pupils at Northampton International Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Northamptonshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northampton International Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 1AA
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4-18 years
- Free school meals
- 25.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142485
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Frequently Asked Questions: Northampton International Academy
What is the catchment area for Northampton International Academy? ▾
Northampton International Academy is a special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. West Northamptonshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Is Northampton International Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Northampton International Academy has a capacity of 2220 places and currently has 1806 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Northampton International Academy? ▾
Admission to Northampton International 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 Northampton International Academy cover? ▾
Northampton International Academy is a special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.