Northampton School for Boys Catchment Area
Northampton School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1713 pupils, and a capacity of 1617 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,713
Pupils
1,617
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Northampton School for Boys Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Northampton School for Boys sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. 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 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 for Boys — School Information
- Full address
- Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136299
Other Secondary Schools in Northampton
If Northampton School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
Northampton Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN3 8NH
Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN2 6JW
Guilsborough Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN6 8QE
Weston Favell Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN3 3EZ
Campion School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN7 3QG
Moulton School and Science College Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN3 7SD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northampton School for Boys
Is Northampton School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Northampton School for Boys currently has 1713 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1617 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Northampton School for Boys? ▾
Admission to Northampton School for Boys 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 for Boys cover? ▾
Northampton School for Boys is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.