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Phoenix Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Phoenix Infant Academy is an academy converter primary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-7

Age range

270

Pupils

270

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Phoenix Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Phoenix Infant Academy?

The catchment area for Phoenix Infant Academy is the geographic zone Slough 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. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Currently oversubscribed: 270 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 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 Slough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Slough catchment area documents →

Phoenix Infant Academy: at or above its 270 place limit

Phoenix Infant Academy has a published admission number of 270 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Slough allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30% of pupils at Phoenix Infant Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Slough.

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

Slough 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. Find Slough school admissions →

Phoenix Infant Academy: School Information

Full address
Warrington Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BQ
Local authority
Slough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
138731

Other Primary Schools in Slough

If Phoenix Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Phoenix Infant 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: Phoenix Infant Academy

What is the catchment area for Phoenix Infant Academy?

The catchment area for Phoenix Infant Academy is the geographic zone Slough 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. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Phoenix Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Phoenix Infant Academy currently has 270 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Phoenix Infant Academy?

Admission to Phoenix Infant Academy is managed by Slough. 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 Phoenix Infant Academy cover?

Phoenix Infant Academy is a primary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Phoenix Infant Academy?

Phoenix Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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