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Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

99

Pupils

112

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bishop Carpenter Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School: 112 places, 88% filled: places available

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 112 places. 99 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 112 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. 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banbury.

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) →

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, North Newington, Banbury, OX15 6AQ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142191

Other Primary Schools in Banbury

If Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oxfordshire

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oxfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bishop Carpenter Church of England 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: Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bishop Carpenter Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 112 places and currently has 99 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School cover?

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, 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 Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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