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Edith Moorhouse Primary School Catchment Area

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

Edith Moorhouse Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Carterton, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 337 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

337

Pupils

315

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Edith Moorhouse Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Edith Moorhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Edith Moorhouse 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, Edith Moorhouse 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 337 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Edith Moorhouse Primary School: at or above its 315 place limit

Edith Moorhouse Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 337 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Oxfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Carterton.

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) →

Edith Moorhouse Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lawton Avenue, Carterton, OX18 3HP
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
10.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144185

Other Primary Schools in Carterton

If Edith Moorhouse Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carterton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Edith Moorhouse 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: Edith Moorhouse Primary School

What is the catchment area for Edith Moorhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Edith Moorhouse 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 Edith Moorhouse Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Edith Moorhouse Primary School currently has 337 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Edith Moorhouse Primary School?

Admission to Edith Moorhouse 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 Edith Moorhouse Primary School cover?

Edith Moorhouse Primary School is a primary school in Carterton, 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 Edith Moorhouse Primary School?

Edith Moorhouse Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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