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St Johns CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

St Johns CofE Academy is a free s special school in Wantage, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 1095 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

2–16

Age range

156

Pupils

1,095

Capacity

14%

Fill rate

St Johns CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Johns CofE Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Oxfordshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Oxfordshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

St Johns CofE Academy — School Information

Full address
Stanley Hall Road, Wantage, OX12 0GR
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Special
Age range
2–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
4.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149771

Frequently Asked Questions — St Johns CofE Academy

Is St Johns CofE Academy oversubscribed?

St Johns CofE Academy has a capacity of 1095 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Johns CofE Academy?

St Johns CofE Academy 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 St Johns CofE Academy cover?

St Johns CofE Academy is a special school in Wantage, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.