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Botley School Catchment Area

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

Botley School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Botley School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Botley 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Botley School — School Information

Full address
Elms Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JZ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
20.6% of pupils
DfE URN
147759

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Frequently Asked Questions — Botley School

Is Botley School oversubscribed?

Botley School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Botley School?

Admission to Botley 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 Botley School cover?

Botley School is a primary school in Oxford, 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 Botley School?

Botley School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.