Chipping Warden Primary Academy Catchment Area
Chipping Warden Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Banbury, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
91
Pupils
105
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chipping Warden Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chipping Warden Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Chipping Warden Primary Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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. West Northamptonshire 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 Warden Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. 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 West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Chipping Warden Primary Academy: 105 places, 87% filled: places available
Chipping Warden Primary Academy has a published admission number of 105 places. 91 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Northamptonshire 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
Chipping Warden Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Byfield Road, Chipping Warden, Banbury, OX17 1LD
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139847
Other Primary Schools in Banbury
If Chipping Warden Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.
Greatworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX17 2DR
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · OX17 3DN
Orchard Fields Community School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 0QT
Queensway School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9NF
The Grange Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9YA
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · OX15 5JS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chipping Warden Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chipping Warden Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Chipping Warden Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Chipping Warden Primary Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chipping Warden Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Chipping Warden Primary Academy has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 91 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Chipping Warden Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Chipping Warden Primary Academy is managed by West Northamptonshire. 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 Warden Primary Academy cover? ▾
Chipping Warden Primary Academy is a primary school in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chipping Warden Primary Academy? ▾
Chipping Warden Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.