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The Gateway School Catchment Area

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

The Gateway School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 78 pupils, and a capacity of 117 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

78

Pupils

117

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

The Gateway School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Gateway School?

The catchment area for The Gateway School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Gateway 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.

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 →

The Gateway School: 117 places, 67% filled: places available

The Gateway School has a published admission number of 117 places. 78 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 117 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. 62.8% of pupils at The Gateway School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Northampton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Gateway School: School Information

Full address
St John's Road, Tiffield, Northampton, NN12 8AA
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
62.8% of pupils
DfE URN
150242

Other Not applicable Schools in Northampton

If The Gateway School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Gateway 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 Gateway School

What is the catchment area for The Gateway School?

The catchment area for The Gateway School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Gateway School oversubscribed?

The Gateway School has a capacity of 117 places and currently has 78 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Gateway School?

Admission to The Gateway 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 The Gateway School cover?

The Gateway School is a not applicable school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Gateway School?

The Gateway School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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