Purple Oaks Academy Catchment Area
Purple Oaks Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–18
Age range
121
Pupils
100
Capacity
121%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Purple Oaks Academy Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Purple Oaks Academy is set by West Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7RR
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–18 years
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144759
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If Purple Oaks Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Purple Oaks Academy
Is Purple Oaks Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Purple Oaks Academy currently has 121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Purple Oaks Academy? ▾
Admission to Purple Oaks Academy 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 Purple Oaks Academy cover? ▾
Purple Oaks Academy is a not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Purple Oaks Academy? ▾
Purple Oaks Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.