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Windrush Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Windrush Church of England Primary School is a free s primary school in Witney, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 354 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

151

Pupils

354

Capacity

43%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Windrush Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Windrush Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Windrush Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Windrush Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Windrush Church of England Primary School: 354 places, 43% filled: places available

Windrush Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 354 places. 151 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 43%. At 43% full, the school currently has headroom below its 354 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Witney.

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

Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Windrush Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Isabelle Spencer Way, Witney, OX29 7DL
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148570

Other Primary Schools in Witney

If Windrush Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Witney are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oxfordshire

Windrush Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oxfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Windrush Church of England 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Windrush Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Windrush Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Windrush Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Windrush Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Windrush Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 354 places and currently has 151 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Windrush Church of England Primary School?

Windrush Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Windrush Church of England Primary School cover?

Windrush Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Witney, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Windrush Church of England Primary School?

Windrush Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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