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Swalcliffe Park School CIO Catchment Area

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

Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 10-19, with 73 pupils, and a capacity of 76 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10-19

Age range

73

Pupils

76

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Swalcliffe Park School CIO Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Swalcliffe Park School CIO?

The catchment area for Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO is set by Oxfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 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.

Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →

Swalcliffe Park School CIO: 76 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Swalcliffe Park School CIO has a published admission number of 76 places. 73 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 76, 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banbury.

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) →

Swalcliffe Park School CIO: School Information

Full address
Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EP
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-19 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
123331

Other Not applicable Schools in Banbury

If Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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: Swalcliffe Park School CIO

What is the catchment area for Swalcliffe Park School CIO?

The catchment area for Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO oversubscribed?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO is operating close to its capacity of 76 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Swalcliffe Park School CIO?

Admission to Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO cover?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a not applicable school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 10-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Swalcliffe Park School CIO?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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