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St John's Priory School Catchment Area

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

St John's Priory School is an other independent not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

61

Pupils

160

Capacity

38%

Fill rate

St John's Priory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Priory School?

The catchment area for St John's Priory School 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St John's Priory School is set by Oxfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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St John's Priory School: 160 places, 38% filled: places available

St John's Priory School has a published admission number of 160 places. 61 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 John's Priory School: School Information

Full address
St John's Road, Banbury, OX16 5HX
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123279

Other Not applicable Schools in Banbury

If St John's Priory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St John's Priory 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: St John's Priory School

What is the catchment area for St John's Priory School?

The catchment area for St John's Priory School 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's Priory School oversubscribed?

St John's Priory School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 61 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Priory School?

Admission to St John's Priory School is managed by Oxfordshire. 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 St John's Priory School cover?

St John's Priory School is a not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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