The Radstone Primary School Catchment Area
The Radstone Primary School is a free s primary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
417
Pupils
420
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Radstone Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Radstone Primary School?
The catchment area for The Radstone Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. West Northamptonshire 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 The Radstone Primary School is set by West Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →The Radstone Primary School: 420 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
The Radstone Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 417 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, West Northamptonshire'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. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brackley.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Northamptonshire 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. West Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
The Radstone Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Poppyfields Way, Brackley, NN13 6GA
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145903
Other Primary Schools in Brackley
If The Radstone Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brackley are the next closest alternatives.
Helmdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN13 5QT
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN13 5LT
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NN13 5HL
Waynflete Infants' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN13 6AF
Bracken Leas Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN13 6LF
Farthinghoe Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NN13 5PA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Radstone Primary 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.
Brackley Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BRACKLEY · 0.9 miles away
Greatworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Banbury · 3.1 miles away
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Banbury · 3.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Radstone Primary School
What is the catchment area for The Radstone Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for The Radstone Primary School is the geographic zone West Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. West Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Radstone Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Radstone Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Radstone Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Radstone Primary School is managed by West Northamptonshire. 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 The Radstone Primary School cover? ▾
The Radstone Primary School is a primary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Radstone Primary School? ▾
The Radstone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.