Great Oaks School Catchment Area
Great Oaks School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
352
Pupils
280
Capacity
126%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Great Oaks School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Great Oaks School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southampton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southampton catchment area documents →Great Oaks School — School Information
- Full address
- Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT
- Local authority
- Southampton
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 70.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144205
Other Not applicable Schools in Southampton
If Great Oaks School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
Greenwood School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · SO45 5UQ
The Gregg School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO18 2GF
King Edward VI School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO15 5UQ
Springwell School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO19 6DH
The Cedar School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO16 0XN
The Polygon School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · SO15 2FH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Great Oaks School
Is Great Oaks School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Great Oaks School currently has 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Great Oaks School? ▾
Admission to Great Oaks School is managed by Southampton. 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 Great Oaks School cover? ▾
Great Oaks School is a not applicable school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Great Oaks School? ▾
Great Oaks School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.