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Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

218

Pupils

240

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Queen Eleanor Primary Academy 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: 91% 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 →

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Queen Eleanor Road, Northampton, NN4 8NN
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
139650

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Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Eleanor Primary Academy

Is Queen Eleanor Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Eleanor Primary Academy?

Admission to Queen Eleanor Primary 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 Queen Eleanor Primary Academy cover?

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 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 Queen Eleanor Primary Academy?

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.