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Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled primary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

124

Pupils

105

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

Admission to Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is managed by West Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 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 West Northamptonshire 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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Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, NN13 5HL
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.6% of pupils
DfE URN
121993

Other Primary Schools in Brackley

If Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brackley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery

Is Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes — Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery currently has 124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery cover?

Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.