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Oak Bank School Catchment Area

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

Oak Bank School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–19, with 126 pupils, and a capacity of 127 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–19

Age range

126

Pupils

127

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Oak Bank School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oak Bank School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →

Oak Bank School — School Information

Full address
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–19 years
Free school meals
67.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140286

Other Not applicable Schools in Leighton Buzzard

If Oak Bank School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oak Bank School

Is Oak Bank School oversubscribed?

Oak Bank School is operating close to its capacity of 127 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Bank School?

Admission to Oak Bank School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. 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 Oak Bank School cover?

Oak Bank School is a not applicable school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oak Bank School?

Oak Bank School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.