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Gateway Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gateway Primary School is a community primary school in Carterton, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

282

Pupils

315

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Gateway Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gateway Primary School?

The catchment area for Gateway 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 Gateway 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: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Gateway Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Gateway Primary School: 315 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Gateway Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 282 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. 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. 9.6% 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) →

Gateway Primary School: School Information

Full address
Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
9.6% of pupils
DfE URN
123016

Other Primary Schools in Carterton

If Gateway 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 Gateway 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: Gateway Primary School

What is the catchment area for Gateway Primary School?

The catchment area for Gateway 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 Gateway Primary School oversubscribed?

Gateway Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Gateway Primary School?

Admission to Gateway 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 Gateway Primary School cover?

Gateway Primary School is a primary school in Carterton, 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 Gateway Primary School?

Gateway Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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