Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

The Warriner School Catchment Area

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

The Warriner School is a academy converter secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1527 pupils, and a capacity of 1468 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,527

Pupils

1,468

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Warriner School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Warriner 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: 1527 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1468 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

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 →

The Warriner School — School Information

Full address
Banbury Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4LJ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142218

Other Secondary Schools in Banbury

If The Warriner School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Warriner School

Is The Warriner School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Warriner School currently has 1527 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1468 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Warriner School?

Admission to The Warriner 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 The Warriner School cover?

The Warriner School is a secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Warriner School?

The Warriner School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.