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John Blandy Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Blandy Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

282

Pupils

315

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

John Blandy Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John Blandy Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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John Blandy Primary School — School Information

Full address
Laurel Drive, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5DJ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140307

Other Primary Schools in Abingdon

If John Blandy Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Abingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Blandy Primary School

Is John Blandy Primary School oversubscribed?

John Blandy 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 John Blandy Primary School?

Admission to John Blandy 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 John Blandy Primary School cover?

John Blandy Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon, 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 John Blandy Primary School?

John Blandy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.