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Northbourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Northbourne Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 338 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

338

Pupils

315

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Northbourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Northbourne 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 338 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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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Northbourne Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cockcroft Road, Didcot, OX11 8LJ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144688

Other Primary Schools in Didcot

If Northbourne Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Didcot are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Is Northbourne Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Northbourne Church of England Primary School currently has 338 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Northbourne 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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School cover?

Northbourne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Northbourne Church of England Primary School?

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