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The Avenue Infant School Catchment Area

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

The Avenue Infant School is a community primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-7

Age range

176

Pupils

180

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Avenue Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Avenue Infant School?

The catchment area for The Avenue Infant 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 The Avenue Infant 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.

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.

Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

The Avenue Infant School: 180 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

The Avenue Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 176 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 180, 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. 13.7% 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 →

The Avenue Infant School: School Information

Full address
The Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 4ET
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
13.7% of pupils
DfE URN
121871

Other Primary Schools in Wellingborough

If The Avenue Infant 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 The Avenue Infant 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: The Avenue Infant School

What is the catchment area for The Avenue Infant School?

The catchment area for The Avenue Infant 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 The Avenue Infant School oversubscribed?

The Avenue Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Avenue Infant School?

Admission to The Avenue Infant 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 The Avenue Infant School cover?

The Avenue Infant School is a primary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Avenue Infant School?

The Avenue Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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