Schools in Botley
Hampshire · 2 schools
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6
of 14 in & around Botley rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Botley (2)
- Luminous Oak Academy
Special · Ages 8-16 · SO32 2FG
By type:Special schools in Botley (1)Primary schools in Botley (1)
2
1 primary · 0 secondary
380
70% capacity used
1
0 outstanding · 1 good
545
165 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Botley
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School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
85 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +21 primary and +15 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
90% occupied · 40 spare places
Other schools near Botley
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Botley's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Deer Park School
Secondary · Southampton · Good
Berrywood Primary School
Primary · Southampton
Wellstead Primary School
Primary · Southampton
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Southampton · Good
Wildern School
Secondary · Southampton · Good
Shamblehurst Primary School
Primary · Southampton
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Southampton
Freegrounds Infant School
Primary · Southampton
Questions parents ask about schools in Botley
How many schools are there in Botley?
Botley has 2 open schools: 1 state primary and 1 special.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Botley?
None of the 1 graded schools in Botley currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Botley have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Botley have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Botley?
Apply to Hampshire through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.