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Cutteslowe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cutteslowe Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 303 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

303

Pupils

420

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Cutteslowe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cutteslowe Primary School?

The catchment area for Cutteslowe Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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. 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, Cutteslowe Primary 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 →

Cutteslowe Primary School: 420 places, 72% filled: places available

Cutteslowe Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 303 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 21.5% of pupils at Cutteslowe Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Oxfordshire.

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) →

Cutteslowe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139064

Other Primary Schools in Oxford

If Cutteslowe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cutteslowe Primary 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: Cutteslowe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cutteslowe Primary School?

The catchment area for Cutteslowe Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cutteslowe Primary School oversubscribed?

Cutteslowe Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 303 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Cutteslowe Primary School?

Admission to Cutteslowe Primary 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 Cutteslowe Primary School cover?

Cutteslowe Primary School is a primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cutteslowe Primary School?

Cutteslowe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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