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Windrush Valley School Catchment Area

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

Windrush Valley School is an other independent not applicable school in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 101 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

105

Pupils

101

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Windrush Valley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Windrush Valley School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 101 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Windrush Valley School: at or above its 101 place limit

Windrush Valley School has a published admission number of 101 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 101 places. Oxfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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 Valley School: School Information

Full address
The Green, 2 London Lane, Chipping Norton, OX7 6AN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123319

Other Not applicable Schools in Chipping Norton

If Windrush Valley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chipping Norton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Windrush Valley 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 Valley School

What is the catchment area for Windrush Valley School?

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

Is Windrush Valley School oversubscribed?

Yes, Windrush Valley School currently has 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 101 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Windrush Valley School?

Admission to Windrush Valley 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 Windrush Valley School cover?

Windrush Valley School is a not applicable school in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, 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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