The Latimer Arts College Catchment Area
The Latimer Arts College is a foundation secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1175 pupils, and a capacity of 1277 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,175
Pupils
1,277
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
The Latimer Arts College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Latimer Arts College?
The catchment area for The Latimer Arts College is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at The Latimer Arts College are allocated by North Northamptonshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 Latimer Arts College: 1277 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
The Latimer Arts College has a published admission number of 1277 places. 1175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1277, 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. 19.1% 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 →
The Latimer Arts College: School Information
- Full address
- Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122066
Other Secondary Schools in Kettering
If The Latimer Arts College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Latimer Arts College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Latimer Arts College
What is the catchment area for The Latimer Arts College? ▾
The catchment area for The Latimer Arts College is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Latimer Arts College oversubscribed? ▾
The Latimer Arts College is operating close to its capacity of 1277 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Latimer Arts College? ▾
Admission to The Latimer Arts College 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 Latimer Arts College cover? ▾
The Latimer Arts College is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Latimer Arts College? ▾
The Latimer Arts College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.