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Wolvercote Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wolvercote Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 331 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

331

Pupils

315

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Wolvercote Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wolvercote Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 331 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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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Wolvercote Primary School — School Information

Full address
First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AQ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142384

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If Wolvercote Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wolvercote Primary School

Is Wolvercote Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Wolvercote Primary School currently has 331 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wolvercote Primary School?

Admission to Wolvercote Primary 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 Wolvercote Primary School cover?

Wolvercote Primary School is a primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wolvercote Primary School?

Wolvercote Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.