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St James Infant School Catchment Area

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

St James Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Daventry, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–8, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 212 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–8

Age range

199

Pupils

212

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St James Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St James Infant 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: 94% 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 →

St James Infant School — School Information

Full address
90 St James Street, Daventry, NN11 4AG
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–8 years
Free school meals
23.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144178

Other Primary Schools in Daventry

If St James Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Daventry are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St James Infant School

Is St James Infant School oversubscribed?

St James Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 212 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St James Infant School?

Admission to St James Infant 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 St James Infant School cover?

St James Infant School is a primary school in Daventry, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3–8. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St James Infant School?

St James Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.