Weldon Village Academy Catchment Area
Weldon Village Academy is a free s secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 293 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
293
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
20%
Fill rate
Weldon Village Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Weldon Village Academy?
The catchment area for Weldon Village Academy 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 Weldon Village Academy 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.
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 →Weldon Village Academy: 1500 places, 20% filled: places available
Weldon Village Academy has a published admission number of 1500 places. 293 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 20%. At 20% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1500 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. 20.5% of pupils at Weldon Village Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.
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 →
Weldon Village Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3GE
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149775
Other Secondary Schools in Corby
If Weldon Village Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Corby are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Weldon Village Academy 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: Weldon Village Academy
What is the catchment area for Weldon Village Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Weldon Village Academy 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 Weldon Village Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Weldon Village Academy has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 293 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Weldon Village Academy? ▾
Admission to Weldon Village Academy 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 Weldon Village Academy cover? ▾
Weldon Village Academy is a secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.