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Abbey Woods Academy Catchment Area

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

Abbey Woods Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Wallingford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 145 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

145

Pupils

280

Capacity

52%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Abbey Woods Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbey Woods Academy?

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

As an academy, Abbey Woods Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

Abbey Woods Academy: 280 places, 52% filled: places available

Abbey Woods Academy has a published admission number of 280 places. 145 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 52%. At 52% full, the school currently has headroom below its 280 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. 40.4% of pupils at Abbey Woods Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wallingford.

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

Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Abbey Woods Academy: School Information

Full address
Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7LZ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
40.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139709

Other Primary Schools in Wallingford

If Abbey Woods Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wallingford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Abbey Woods 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 Woods Academy

What is the catchment area for Abbey Woods Academy?

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

Is Abbey Woods Academy oversubscribed?

Abbey Woods Academy has a capacity of 280 places and currently has 145 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Woods Academy?

Admission to Abbey Woods Academy is managed by Oxfordshire. 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 Woods Academy cover?

Abbey Woods Academy is a primary school in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 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 Abbey Woods Academy?

Abbey Woods Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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