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Spring Lane Primary School Catchment Area

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

Spring Lane Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 452 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

441

Pupils

452

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Spring Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Spring Lane 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 →

Spring Lane Primary School — School Information

Full address
Spring Lane, Northampton, NN1 2JW
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
30.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138493

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Frequently Asked Questions — Spring Lane Primary School

Is Spring Lane Primary School oversubscribed?

Spring Lane Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 452 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Spring Lane Primary School?

Admission to Spring Lane 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 Spring Lane Primary School cover?

Spring Lane Primary School 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 Spring Lane Primary School?

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