Thorplands Primary School Catchment Area
Thorplands Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
224
Pupils
210
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thorplands Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thorplands Primary 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.
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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 →Thorplands Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Farm Field Court, Thorplands, Northampton, NN3 8AQ
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 43.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139424
Other Primary Schools in Northampton
If Thorplands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
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Bugbrooke Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Crick Primary School Catchment Area
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Denton Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thorplands Primary School
Is Thorplands Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thorplands Primary School currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thorplands Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thorplands Primary 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 Thorplands Primary School cover? ▾
Thorplands Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thorplands Primary School? ▾
Thorplands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.