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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

218

Pupils

218

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic 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: 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School: at or above its 218 place limit

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 218 places. 218 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 218 places. North Northamptonshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5% 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. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, Northampton Road, Kettering, NN15 7JZ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
5% of pupils
DfE URN
141635

Other Primary Schools in Kettering

If St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Northamptonshire

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School currently has 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School cover?

St Thomas More Catholic 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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