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Brookside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Brookside Primary School is a community primary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 309 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

309

Pupils

330

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Brookside Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Brookside 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Brookside Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DB
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
123007

Other Primary Schools in Bicester

If Brookside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brookside Primary School

Is Brookside Primary School oversubscribed?

Brookside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 330 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brookside Primary School?

Admission to Brookside 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 Brookside Primary School cover?

Brookside Primary School is a primary school in Bicester, 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 Brookside Primary School?

Brookside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.