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Ibstone CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ibstone CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 91 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

85

Pupils

91

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ibstone CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ibstone CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ibstone CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ibstone CofE Primary School is managed by Buckinghamshire 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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 Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Ibstone CofE Primary School: 91 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Ibstone CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 91 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 91, Buckinghamshire'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. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of High Wycombe.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Ibstone CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ibstone, High Wycombe, HP14 3XZ
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
110464

Other Primary Schools in High Wycombe

If Ibstone CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Buckinghamshire

Ibstone CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Buckinghamshire. 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 Ibstone CofE 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: Ibstone CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ibstone CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ibstone CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ibstone CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Ibstone CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 91 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ibstone CofE Primary School?

Ibstone CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ibstone CofE Primary School cover?

Ibstone CofE Primary School is a primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 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 Ibstone CofE Primary School?

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

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