Northgate Primary School Catchment Area
Northgate Primary School is a community primary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 650 pupils, and a capacity of 710 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
650
Pupils
710
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Northgate Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Northgate Primary School?
The catchment area for Northgate Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Sussex 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 Northgate Primary School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Northgate Primary School: 710 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Northgate Primary School has a published admission number of 710 places. 650 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 710, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Northgate Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex 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 Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Northgate Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 8DX
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133973
Other Primary Schools in Crawley
If Northgate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.
West Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH11 7EL
Three Bridges Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 1QG
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7EB
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 3QD
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7RA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH10 6HD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Northgate Primary 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: Northgate Primary School
What is the catchment area for Northgate Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Northgate Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Northgate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Northgate Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 710 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Northgate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Northgate Primary School is managed by West Sussex. 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 Northgate Primary School cover? ▾
Northgate Primary School is a primary school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northgate Primary School? ▾
Northgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.