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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 356 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

356

Pupils

315

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is managed by North 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 356 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 356 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Northamptonshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.1% of pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.

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. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Grafton Street, Kettering, NN16 9DF
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140820

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Northamptonshire

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Andrew's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School currently has 356 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

St Andrew's 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 North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Kettering, North 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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