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Chipping Warden Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

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.

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.

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.

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