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King's Oak Academy Catchment Area

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

King's Oak Academy is an academy sponsor led special school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 993 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

4-19

Age range

993

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

King's Oak Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's Oak Academy?

King's Oak Academy is a special school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. South Gloucestershire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to King's Oak Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. South Gloucestershire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how South Gloucestershire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

King's Oak Academy: 1200 places, 83% filled: places available

King's Oak Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 993 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 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. 26.5% of pupils at King's Oak Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Gloucestershire.

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

King's Oak Academy: School Information

Full address
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4JT
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137106

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Frequently Asked Questions: King's Oak Academy

What is the catchment area for King's Oak Academy?

King's Oak Academy is a special school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. South Gloucestershire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is King's Oak Academy oversubscribed?

King's Oak Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 993 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for King's Oak Academy?

Admission to King's Oak Academy is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 King's Oak Academy cover?

King's Oak Academy is a special school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King's Oak Academy?

King's Oak Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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