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Hanwell Fields Community School Catchment Area

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

Hanwell Fields Community School is a academy converter primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

456

Pupils

420

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Hanwell Fields Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hanwell Fields Community 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: 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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.

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Hanwell Fields Community School — School Information

Full address
Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137910

Other Primary Schools in Banbury

If Hanwell Fields Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hanwell Fields Community School

Is Hanwell Fields Community School oversubscribed?

Yes — Hanwell Fields Community School currently has 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hanwell Fields Community School?

Admission to Hanwell Fields Community 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 Hanwell Fields Community School cover?

Hanwell Fields Community School is a primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.