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Stanton Cross Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stanton Cross Primary School is a free s primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

115

Pupils

420

Capacity

27%

Fill rate

Stanton Cross Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stanton Cross Primary School?

The catchment area for Stanton Cross 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 siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Stanton Cross Primary School is set by North Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Stanton Cross Primary School: 420 places, 27% filled: places available

Stanton Cross Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 115 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 27%. At 27% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wellingborough.

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 →

Stanton Cross Primary School: School Information

Full address
Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, NN8 1GN
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
149074

Other Primary Schools in Wellingborough

If Stanton Cross Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stanton Cross 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: Stanton Cross Primary School

What is the catchment area for Stanton Cross Primary School?

The catchment area for Stanton Cross 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 siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stanton Cross Primary School oversubscribed?

Stanton Cross Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 115 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Stanton Cross Primary School?

Admission to Stanton Cross Primary School is managed by North 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 Stanton Cross Primary School cover?

Stanton Cross Primary School is a primary school in Wellingborough, 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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