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Abbey View Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Abbey View Primary Academy is a free s primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

217

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Abbey View Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbey View Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Abbey View Primary Academy is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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 siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Abbey View Primary Academy is set by Buckinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Buckinghamshire publishes the 2027 Abbey View Primary Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Abbey View Primary Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Abbey View Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Buckinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.3% of pupils at Abbey View Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Abbey View Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, HP11 1BX
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147062

Other Primary Schools in High Wycombe

If Abbey View Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Abbey View Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Abbey View Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Abbey View Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Abbey View Primary Academy is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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 siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Abbey View Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Abbey View Primary Academy currently has 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey View Primary Academy?

Admission to Abbey View Primary Academy is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Abbey View Primary Academy cover?

Abbey View Primary Academy is a primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 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 Abbey View Primary Academy?

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

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