Middleton Cheney Primary Academy Catchment Area
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Banbury, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 397 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
348
Pupils
397
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Middleton Cheney Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Middleton Cheney 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, Middleton Cheney 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 →Middleton Cheney Primary Academy: 397 places, 88% filled: places available
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy has a published admission number of 397 places. 348 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 397 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. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banbury.
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) →
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139866
Other Primary Schools in Banbury
If Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.
Greatworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX17 2DR
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · OX17 3DN
Orchard Fields Community School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 0QT
Queensway School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9NF
The Grange Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9YA
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · OX15 5JS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Middleton Cheney 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Middleton Cheney Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy has a capacity of 397 places and currently has 348 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Middleton Cheney Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney Primary Academy cover? ▾
Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney Primary Academy? ▾
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.