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Finstock Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Finstock Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 31 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

31

Pupils

105

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Finstock Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Finstock Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Finstock Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Finstock Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Finstock Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 30% filled: places available

Finstock Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 31 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% 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. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chipping Norton.

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) →

Finstock Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Finstock, Chipping Norton, OX7 3BN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142350

Other Primary Schools in Chipping Norton

If Finstock Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chipping Norton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oxfordshire

Finstock Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oxfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Finstock Church of England 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: Finstock Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Finstock Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Finstock Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Finstock Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Finstock Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 31 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Finstock Church of England Primary School?

Finstock Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Finstock Church of England Primary School cover?

Finstock Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, 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 Finstock Church of England Primary School?

Finstock Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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