Wilbarston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
56
Pupils
140
Capacity
40%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. 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 Wilbarston Church of England Primary 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 →Wilbarston Church of England Primary School: 140 places, 40% filled: places available
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Market Harborough.
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 →
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, LE16 8QN
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140094
Other Primary Schools in Market Harborough
If Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Market Harborough are the next closest alternatives.
Little Bowden School Catchment Area
Community school · LE16 8AY
Hallaton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE16 8TY
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE16 9RU
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LE16 9BZ
Farndon Fields Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LE16 9JH
Meadowdale Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LE16 7XQ
Other Church of England Schools in North Northamptonshire
Wilbarston Church of England Primary 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.
Geddington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kettering
Grendon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northampton
Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kettering
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Wellingborough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wilbarston 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wilbarston Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 56 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School? ▾
Wilbarston 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 North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Wilbarston Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Market Harborough, North 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 Wilbarston Church of England Primary School? ▾
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.