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King's Oak School Catchment Area

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

King's Oak School is a community special not applicable school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 37 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

37

Pupils

40

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

King's Oak School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for King's Oak School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for King's Oak School is set by Greenwich and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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 Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

King's Oak School: 40 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

King's Oak School has a published admission number of 40 places. 37 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 40, Greenwich'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. 48.6% of pupils at King's Oak School 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.

Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →

King's Oak School: School Information

Full address
Eltham Palace Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5LX
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
48.6% of pupils
DfE URN
100204

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If King's Oak School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to King's Oak School 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: King's Oak School

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

The catchment area for King's Oak School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's Oak School oversubscribed?

King's Oak School is operating close to its capacity of 40 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Admission to King's Oak School is managed by Greenwich. 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 School cover?

King's Oak School is a not applicable school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11-16. 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 School?

King's Oak School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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