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New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

103

Pupils

105

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Hinksey Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 103 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Oxfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Oxford.

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

Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Vicarage Road, Oxford, OX1 4RQ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
123142

Other Primary Schools in Oxford

If New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oxfordshire

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oxfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 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: New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for New Hinksey Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New Hinksey Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for New Hinksey Church of England Primary School?

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does New Hinksey Church of England Primary School cover?

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Oxford, 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 New Hinksey Church of England Primary School?

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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