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Parklands Primary School Catchment Area

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

Parklands Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 410 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

410

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Parklands Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parklands Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Parklands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
146283

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If Parklands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parklands Primary School

Is Parklands Primary School oversubscribed?

Parklands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parklands Primary School?

Admission to Parklands Primary 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 Parklands Primary School cover?

Parklands Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parklands Primary School?

Parklands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.