Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 58 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
58
Pupils
72
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is managed by West 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 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 →Whittlebury Church of England Primary School: 72 places, 81% filled: places available
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 72 places. 58 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 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. 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Towcester.
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) →
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Whittlebury, Towcester, NN12 8XH
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 3.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122003
Other Primary Schools in Towcester
If Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Towcester are the next closest alternatives.
John Hellins Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN12 7PG
Pattishall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 8NE
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7SD
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN12 7UL
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN12 8AB
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN12 6JA
Other Church of England Schools in West Northamptonshire
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Northamptonshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Brackley Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BRACKLEY
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brackley
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Whittlebury Church of England Primary 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.
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brackley · 4.0 miles away
St James and St John CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Buckingham · 4.9 miles away
Maids Moreton Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Maids Moreton · 5.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Whittlebury Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 58 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School? ▾
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Whittlebury Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whittlebury Church of England Primary School? ▾
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.