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Barton Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barton Park Primary School is a free s primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

179

Pupils

315

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Barton Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barton Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Barton Park Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Barton Park Primary School is set by Oxfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Barton Park Primary School: 315 places, 57% filled: places available

Barton Park Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 37.8% of pupils at Barton Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Oxfordshire.

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) →

Barton Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Barton Fields Road, Oxford, OX3 9WN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147865

Other Primary Schools in Oxford

If Barton Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barton Park 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Barton Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barton Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Barton Park Primary School 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 Barton Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Barton Park Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 179 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Barton Park Primary School?

Admission to Barton Park Primary 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 Barton Park Primary School cover?

Barton Park Primary School is a primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barton Park Primary School?

Barton Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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