Whitelands Academy Catchment Area
Whitelands Academy is a free s secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 575 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
575
Pupils
600
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Whitelands Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Whitelands Academy are allocated by Oxfordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Whitelands Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hexham Road, Bicester, OX26 1AY
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147872
Other Secondary Schools in Bicester
If Whitelands Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bicester are the next closest alternatives.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — Whitelands Academy
Is Whitelands Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Whitelands Academy is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Whitelands Academy? ▾
Admission to Whitelands Academy 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 Whitelands Academy cover? ▾
Whitelands Academy is a secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whitelands Academy? ▾
Whitelands Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.