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East Oxford Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Oxford Primary School is a community primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 298 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

298

Pupils

315

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

East Oxford Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Oxford Primary School?

The catchment area for East Oxford 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.

The catchment area for East Oxford Primary School is set by Oxfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

East Oxford Primary School: 315 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

East Oxford Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 298 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.4% of pupils at East Oxford 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) →

East Oxford Primary School: School Information

Full address
Union Street, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 1JP
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
123046

Other Primary Schools in Oxford

If East Oxford 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 East Oxford 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: East Oxford Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Oxford Primary School?

The catchment area for East Oxford 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 East Oxford Primary School oversubscribed?

East Oxford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for East Oxford Primary School?

Admission to East Oxford 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 East Oxford Primary School cover?

East Oxford 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 East Oxford Primary School?

East Oxford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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