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Eynsham Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Eynsham Community Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Witney, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

409

Pupils

450

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Eynsham Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eynsham Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Eynsham Community 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, Eynsham Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 →

Eynsham Community Primary School: 450 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Eynsham Community Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 450, 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. 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Witney.

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) →

Eynsham Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Beech Road, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4LJ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140827

Other Primary Schools in Witney

If Eynsham Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Witney are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Eynsham Community 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: Eynsham Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Eynsham Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Eynsham Community 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 Eynsham Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Eynsham Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Eynsham Community Primary School?

Admission to Eynsham Community 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 Eynsham Community Primary School cover?

Eynsham Community Primary School is a primary school in Witney, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eynsham Community Primary School?

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

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