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Bourton Meadow Academy Catchment Area

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

Bourton Meadow Academy is an academy converter primary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 602 pupils, and a capacity of 706 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

602

Pupils

706

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Bourton Meadow Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bourton Meadow Academy?

The catchment area for Bourton Meadow Academy is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Bourton Meadow Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Bourton Meadow Academy: 706 places, 85% filled: places available

Bourton Meadow Academy has a published admission number of 706 places. 602 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 706 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. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Buckingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Bourton Meadow Academy: School Information

Full address
Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham, MK18 7HX
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
11.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137939

Other Primary Schools in Buckingham

If Bourton Meadow Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buckingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bourton Meadow 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: Bourton Meadow Academy

What is the catchment area for Bourton Meadow Academy?

The catchment area for Bourton Meadow Academy is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bourton Meadow Academy oversubscribed?

Bourton Meadow Academy has a capacity of 706 places and currently has 602 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bourton Meadow Academy?

Admission to Bourton Meadow Academy is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Bourton Meadow Academy cover?

Bourton Meadow Academy is a primary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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