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Whitchurch Combined School Catchment Area

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

Whitchurch Combined School is a community primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Whitchurch Combined School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Whitchurch Combined School?

The catchment area for Whitchurch Combined School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire 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 Whitchurch Combined School is set by Buckinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Whitchurch Combined School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Whitchurch Combined School has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Buckinghamshire'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. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Aylesbury.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Whitchurch Combined School: School Information

Full address
North Marston Lane, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, HP22 4JG
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
12.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110333

Other Primary Schools in Aylesbury

If Whitchurch Combined School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Aylesbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Whitchurch Combined 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: Whitchurch Combined School

What is the catchment area for Whitchurch Combined School?

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

Is Whitchurch Combined School oversubscribed?

Whitchurch Combined School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitchurch Combined School?

Admission to Whitchurch Combined School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Whitchurch Combined School cover?

Whitchurch Combined School is a primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, 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 Whitchurch Combined School?

Whitchurch Combined School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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