Northampton School Catchment Area
Northampton School is a free s secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 428 pupils, and a capacity of 1140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
428
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
38%
Fill rate
Northampton School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Northampton School?
The catchment area for Northampton School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Northampton School are allocated by West Northamptonshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 School: 1140 places, 38% filled: places available
Northampton School has a published admission number of 1140 places. 428 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1140 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. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →
Northampton School: School Information
- Full address
- Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 10% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149782
Other Secondary Schools in Northampton
If Northampton School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Northampton Academy Catchment Area
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Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area
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Northampton School for Boys Catchment Area
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Guilsborough Academy Catchment Area
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Weston Favell Academy Catchment Area
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Campion School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Northampton 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: Northampton School
What is the catchment area for Northampton School? ▾
The catchment area for Northampton School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 School oversubscribed? ▾
Northampton School has a capacity of 1140 places and currently has 428 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Northampton School? ▾
Admission to Northampton School 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 School cover? ▾
Northampton School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.