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Bloxham Grove Academy Catchment Area

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

Bloxham Grove Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 77 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-18

Age range

77

Pupils

110

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Bloxham Grove Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bloxham Grove Academy?

The catchment area for Bloxham Grove Academy is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Bloxham Grove Academy 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 →

Bloxham Grove Academy: 110 places, 70% filled: places available

Bloxham Grove Academy has a published admission number of 110 places. 77 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 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. 50.7% of pupils at Bloxham Grove 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 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) →

Bloxham Grove Academy: School Information

Full address
Bloxham Grove Road, Banbury, OX15 4UL
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
50.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149826

Other Not applicable Schools in Banbury

If Bloxham Grove Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bloxham Grove 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: Bloxham Grove Academy

What is the catchment area for Bloxham Grove Academy?

The catchment area for Bloxham Grove Academy is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Bloxham Grove Academy oversubscribed?

Bloxham Grove Academy has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 77 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bloxham Grove Academy?

Admission to Bloxham Grove 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 Bloxham Grove Academy cover?

Bloxham Grove Academy is a not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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