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Chipping Norton School Catchment Area

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

Chipping Norton School is an academy converter secondary school in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1029 pupils, and a capacity of 1462 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,029

Pupils

1,462

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Chipping Norton School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chipping Norton School?

The catchment area for Chipping Norton School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Chipping Norton 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.

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.

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

Chipping Norton School: 1462 places, 70% filled: places available

Chipping Norton School has a published admission number of 1462 places. 1029 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1462 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. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chipping Norton.

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) →

Chipping Norton School: School Information

Full address
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137936

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Chipping Norton 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: Chipping Norton School

What is the catchment area for Chipping Norton School?

The catchment area for Chipping Norton School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chipping Norton School oversubscribed?

Chipping Norton School has a capacity of 1462 places and currently has 1029 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Chipping Norton School?

Admission to Chipping Norton 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 Chipping Norton School cover?

Chipping Norton School is a secondary school in Chipping Norton, 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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