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Princes Risborough Primary School Catchment Area

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

Princes Risborough Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

225

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Princes Risborough Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Princes Risborough Primary School?

The catchment area for Princes Risborough Primary School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Princes Risborough Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. 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: 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Princes Risborough Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Princes Risborough Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 225 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Buckinghamshire 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. 27.1% of pupils at Princes Risborough Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Princes Risborough Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HY
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143534

Other Primary Schools in Princes Risborough

If Princes Risborough Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Princes Risborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Princes Risborough 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: Princes Risborough Primary School

What is the catchment area for Princes Risborough Primary School?

The catchment area for Princes Risborough Primary School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Princes Risborough Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Princes Risborough Primary School currently has 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Princes Risborough Primary School?

Admission to Princes Risborough Primary School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Princes Risborough Primary School cover?

Princes Risborough Primary School is a primary school in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Princes Risborough Primary School?

Princes Risborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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