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Castlefield School Catchment Area

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

Castlefield School is a foundation primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

450

Pupils

700

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Castlefield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castlefield School?

The catchment area for Castlefield School 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.

The catchment area for Castlefield School is set by Buckinghamshire 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 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 →

Castlefield School: 700 places, 64% filled: places available

Castlefield School has a published admission number of 700 places. 450 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 700 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. 34.1% of pupils at Castlefield School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

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) →

Castlefield School: School Information

Full address
The Middle Way, High Wycombe, HP12 3LE
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
34.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110522

Other Primary Schools in High Wycombe

If Castlefield School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Castlefield 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: Castlefield School

What is the catchment area for Castlefield School?

The catchment area for Castlefield School 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 Castlefield School oversubscribed?

Castlefield School has a capacity of 700 places and currently has 450 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Castlefield School?

Admission to Castlefield School 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 Castlefield School cover?

Castlefield School is a primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Castlefield School?

Castlefield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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