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Wykham Park Catchment Area

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

Wykham Park is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 832 pupils, and a capacity of 1285 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

832

Pupils

1,285

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Wykham Park Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wykham Park?

The catchment area for Wykham Park is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, Wykham Park 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.

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 →

Wykham Park: 1285 places, 65% filled: places available

Wykham Park has a published admission number of 1285 places. 832 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1285 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. 32.7% of pupils at Wykham Park are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Oxfordshire.

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) →

Wykham Park: School Information

Full address
Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138499

Other Secondary Schools in Banbury

If Wykham Park is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Wykham Park 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: Wykham Park

What is the catchment area for Wykham Park?

The catchment area for Wykham Park is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Wykham Park oversubscribed?

Wykham Park has a capacity of 1285 places and currently has 832 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Wykham Park?

Admission to Wykham Park 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 Wykham Park cover?

Wykham Park is a secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wykham Park?

Wykham Park was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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