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Warwick Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Warwick Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Warwick, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 499 pupils, and a capacity of 520 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

499

Pupils

520

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Warwick Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Warwick Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Warwick Preparatory School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire 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 Warwick Preparatory School is set by Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Warwick Preparatory School: 520 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Warwick Preparatory School has a published admission number of 520 places. 499 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 520, Warwickshire'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.

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Warwick Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Bridge Field, Banbury Road, Warwick, CV34 6PL
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
125780

Other Not applicable Schools in Warwick

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Warwick Preparatory 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: Warwick Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Warwick Preparatory School?

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

Is Warwick Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Warwick Preparatory School is operating close to its capacity of 520 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Warwick Preparatory School?

Admission to Warwick Preparatory School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Warwick Preparatory School cover?

Warwick Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Warwick, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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