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Co-op Academy Oakwood Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Oakwood is an academy sponsor led primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 432 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

432

Pupils

420

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Co-op Academy Oakwood Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Oakwood?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Oakwood is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Co-op Academy Oakwood sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. 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: 432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Leeds publishes the 2027 Co-op Academy Oakwood numbers →

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

Find Leeds catchment area documents →

Co-op Academy Oakwood: at or above its 420 place limit

Co-op Academy Oakwood has a published admission number of 420 places. 432 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Leeds allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.5% of pupils at Co-op Academy Oakwood 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 Leeds.

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

Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Co-op Academy Oakwood: School Information

Full address
North Farm Road, Leeds, LS8 3LZ
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
49.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139077

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Co-op Academy Oakwood is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Co-op Academy Oakwood 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: Co-op Academy Oakwood

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Oakwood?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Oakwood is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Co-op Academy Oakwood oversubscribed?

Yes, Co-op Academy Oakwood currently has 432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Oakwood?

Admission to Co-op Academy Oakwood is managed by Leeds. 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 Co-op Academy Oakwood cover?

Co-op Academy Oakwood is a primary school in Leeds, 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 Co-op Academy Oakwood?

Co-op Academy Oakwood was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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