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Kings Sutton Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Kings Sutton Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Banbury, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

89

Pupils

210

Capacity

42%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Kings Sutton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kings Sutton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kings Sutton Primary Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kings Sutton Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Kings Sutton Primary Academy: 210 places, 42% filled: places available

Kings Sutton Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 89 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at Kings Sutton Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Northamptonshire.

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

West Northamptonshire 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →

Kings Sutton Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Richmond Street, King's Sutton, Banbury, OX17 3RT
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
20.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139857

Other Primary Schools in Banbury

If Kings Sutton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kings Sutton Primary Academy 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: Kings Sutton Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Kings Sutton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kings Sutton Primary Academy is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire 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 siblings. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kings Sutton Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Kings Sutton Primary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 89 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.

What is the admissions policy for Kings Sutton Primary Academy?

Admission to Kings Sutton Primary Academy is managed by West Northamptonshire. 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 Kings Sutton Primary Academy cover?

Kings Sutton Primary Academy is a primary school in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, 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 Kings Sutton Primary Academy?

Kings Sutton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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