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Stephen Freeman Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stephen Freeman Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

449

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Stephen Freeman Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Stephen Freeman Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. 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: 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 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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Stephen Freeman Primary School — School Information

Full address
Freeman Road, Didcot, OX11 7BZ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
151279

Other Primary Schools in Didcot

If Stephen Freeman Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Didcot are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Stephen Freeman Primary School

Is Stephen Freeman Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Stephen Freeman Primary School currently has 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stephen Freeman Primary School?

Admission to Stephen Freeman Primary 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 Stephen Freeman Primary School cover?

Stephen Freeman Primary School is a primary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stephen Freeman Primary School?

Stephen Freeman Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.