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Bardwell School Catchment Area

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

Bardwell School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bicester, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 118 pupils, and a capacity of 95 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–19

Age range

118

Pupils

95

Capacity

124%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Bardwell School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bardwell School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 118 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 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 Oxfordshire 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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Bardwell School — School Information

Full address
Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, OX26 4RZ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146683

Other Not applicable Schools in Bicester

If Bardwell School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bardwell School

Is Bardwell School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bardwell School currently has 118 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bardwell School?

Admission to Bardwell School 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 Bardwell School cover?

Bardwell School is a not applicable school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bardwell School?

Bardwell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.