Pattishall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Pattishall Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
139
Pupils
189
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Pattishall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pattishall Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Pattishall Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Pattishall Church of England Primary School is managed by West Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Pattishall Church of England Primary School: 189 places, 74% filled: places available
Pattishall Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 189 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 189 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. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Towcester.
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) →
Pattishall Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Pattishall, Towcester, NN12 8NE
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 10.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121985
Other Primary Schools in Towcester
If Pattishall Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Towcester are the next closest alternatives.
John Hellins Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN12 7PG
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7SD
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 8XH
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7UL
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN12 8AB
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN12 6JA
Other Church of England Schools in West Northamptonshire
Pattishall Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Brackley Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BRACKLEY
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brackley
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Pattishall Church of England 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.
Gayton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton · 1.7 miles away
Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Northampton · 2.2 miles away
The Bliss Charity School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northampton · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pattishall Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Pattishall Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Pattishall Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Pattishall Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Pattishall Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 189 places and currently has 139 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Pattishall Church of England Primary School? ▾
Pattishall Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Pattishall Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Pattishall Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Towcester, 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 Pattishall Church of England Primary School? ▾
Pattishall Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.