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Woodside Junior School Catchment Area

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

Woodside Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 241 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

241

Pupils

240

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Woodside Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodside Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. 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: 241 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 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 Buckinghamshire 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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Woodside Junior School — School Information

Full address
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
14.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147488

Other Primary Schools in Amersham

If Woodside Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Amersham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodside Junior School

Is Woodside Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — Woodside Junior School currently has 241 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodside Junior School?

Admission to Woodside Junior 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 Woodside Junior School cover?

Woodside Junior School is a primary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodside Junior School?

Woodside Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.