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Rothwell Victoria Infant School Catchment Area

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

Rothwell Victoria Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 268 pupils, and a capacity of 438 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

268

Pupils

438

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Rothwell Victoria Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rothwell Victoria Infant School?

The catchment area for Rothwell Victoria Infant School is the geographic zone North 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 siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Rothwell Victoria Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Rothwell Victoria Infant School: 438 places, 61% filled: places available

Rothwell Victoria Infant School has a published admission number of 438 places. 268 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 438 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. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kettering.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North 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. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

Rothwell Victoria Infant School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6HZ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
17.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140061

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If Rothwell Victoria Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rothwell Victoria Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rothwell Victoria Infant School

What is the catchment area for Rothwell Victoria Infant School?

The catchment area for Rothwell Victoria Infant School is the geographic zone North 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 siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rothwell Victoria Infant School oversubscribed?

Rothwell Victoria Infant School has a capacity of 438 places and currently has 268 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Rothwell Victoria Infant School?

Admission to Rothwell Victoria Infant School is managed by North 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 Rothwell Victoria Infant School cover?

Rothwell Victoria Infant School is a primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rothwell Victoria Infant School?

Rothwell Victoria Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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