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Woodvale Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Woodvale Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

446

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Woodvale Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodvale Primary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Woodvale Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Crestwood Road, Lings Way, Northampton, NN3 8JJ
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139112

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If Woodvale Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodvale Primary Academy

Is Woodvale Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Woodvale Primary Academy currently has 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodvale Primary Academy?

Admission to Woodvale Primary Academy 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 Woodvale Primary Academy cover?

Woodvale Primary Academy is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodvale Primary Academy?

Woodvale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.