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Wellingborough School Catchment Area

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

Wellingborough School is an other independent not applicable school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 800 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

800

Pupils

950

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Wellingborough School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wellingborough School?

The catchment area for Wellingborough School is the geographic zone North 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Wellingborough School is managed by North Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Wellingborough School: 950 places, 84% filled: places available

Wellingborough School has a published admission number of 950 places. 800 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 950 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.

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. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

Wellingborough School: School Information

Full address
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
122131

Other Not applicable Schools in Wellingborough

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

Other Church of England Schools in North Northamptonshire

Wellingborough School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wellingborough 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: Wellingborough School

What is the catchment area for Wellingborough School?

The catchment area for Wellingborough School is the geographic zone North 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wellingborough School oversubscribed?

Wellingborough School has a capacity of 950 places and currently has 800 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Wellingborough School?

Wellingborough School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Wellingborough School cover?

Wellingborough School is a not applicable school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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