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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 262 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

262

Pupils

266

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 266 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 266 places. 262 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 266, North Northamptonshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
Fuller Street, Kettering, NN16 0JH
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
24% of pupils
DfE URN
139460

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

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

Other Church of England Schools in North Northamptonshire

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 266 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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