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Icknield Community College Catchment Area

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

Icknield Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Watlington, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 766 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

766

Pupils

700

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Icknield Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Icknield Community College 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: 766 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 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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Icknield Community College — School Information

Full address
Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RB
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143984

Frequently Asked Questions — Icknield Community College

Is Icknield Community College oversubscribed?

Yes — Icknield Community College currently has 766 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Icknield Community College?

Admission to Icknield Community College 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 Icknield Community College cover?

Icknield Community College is a secondary school in Watlington, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Icknield Community College?

Icknield Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.