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Angel Oak Academy Catchment Area

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

Angel Oak Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 407 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

407

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Angel Oak Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Angel Oak Academy?

The catchment area for Angel Oak Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Angel Oak Academy: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Angel Oak Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 407 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Southwark's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.2% of pupils at Angel Oak Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southwark 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. Find Southwark school admissions →

Angel Oak Academy: School Information

Full address
Burcher Gale Grove, London, SE15 6FL
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141666

Other Primary Schools in London

If Angel Oak Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Angel Oak Academy 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: Angel Oak Academy

What is the catchment area for Angel Oak Academy?

The catchment area for Angel Oak Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Angel Oak Academy oversubscribed?

Angel Oak Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Angel Oak Academy?

Admission to Angel Oak Academy is managed by Southwark. 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 Angel Oak Academy cover?

Angel Oak Academy is a primary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Angel Oak Academy?

Angel Oak Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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