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Chilworth House Upper School Catchment Area

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

Chilworth House Upper School is an other independent special not applicable school in Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

75

Pupils

80

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Chilworth House Upper School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chilworth House Upper School?

The catchment area for Chilworth House Upper School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Chilworth House Upper School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Oxfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Chilworth House Upper School: 80 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Chilworth House Upper School has a published admission number of 80 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 80, Oxfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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) →

Chilworth House Upper School: School Information

Full address
Grooms Farm, Thame Road, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JP
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
137334

Other Not applicable Schools in Oxfordshire

If Chilworth House Upper School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oxfordshire are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Chilworth House Upper 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: Chilworth House Upper School

What is the catchment area for Chilworth House Upper School?

The catchment area for Chilworth House Upper School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chilworth House Upper School oversubscribed?

Chilworth House Upper School is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chilworth House Upper School?

Chilworth House Upper School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Chilworth House Upper School cover?

Chilworth House Upper School is a not applicable school in Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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