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St Clare's, Oxford Catchment Area

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

St Clare's, Oxford is an other independent not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 15-19, with 289 pupils, and a capacity of 318 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

15-19

Age range

289

Pupils

318

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

St Clare's, Oxford Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Clare's, Oxford?

The catchment area for St Clare's, Oxford is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to St Clare's, Oxford is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Oxfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Clare's, Oxford: 318 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

St Clare's, Oxford has a published admission number of 318 places. 289 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 318, 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.

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) →

St Clare's, Oxford: School Information

Full address
139 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AL
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
15-19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
133430

Other Not applicable Schools in Oxford

If St Clare's, Oxford is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Clare's, Oxford 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: St Clare's, Oxford

What is the catchment area for St Clare's, Oxford?

The catchment area for St Clare's, Oxford is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Clare's, Oxford oversubscribed?

St Clare's, Oxford is operating close to its capacity of 318 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Clare's, Oxford?

St Clare's, Oxford is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Clare's, Oxford cover?

St Clare's, Oxford is a not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 15-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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