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John Watson School Catchment Area

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

John Watson School is a community special not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–19

Age range

113

Pupils

110

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

John Watson School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for John Watson 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 113 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 110 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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John Watson School — School Information

Full address
Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
123333

Other Not applicable Schools in Oxford

If John Watson School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Watson School

Is John Watson School oversubscribed?

Yes — John Watson School currently has 113 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 110 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for John Watson School?

Admission to John Watson 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 Watson School cover?

John Watson School is a not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Watson School?

John Watson School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.