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Stowe School Catchment Area

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

Stowe School is an other independent not applicable school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 12-19, with 901 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

12-19

Age range

901

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Stowe School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stowe School?

The catchment area for Stowe School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire 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 Stowe School is set by Buckinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Stowe School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Stowe School: 1000 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Stowe School has a published admission number of 1000 places. 901 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1000, Buckinghamshire'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.

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) →

Stowe School: School Information

Full address
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
12-19 years
DfE URN
110548

Other Not applicable Schools in Buckingham

If Stowe School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Buckingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stowe 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: Stowe School

What is the catchment area for Stowe School?

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

Is Stowe School oversubscribed?

Stowe School is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Stowe School?

Admission to Stowe 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 Stowe School cover?

Stowe School is a not applicable school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 12-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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