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Oak Gardens Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oak Gardens Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 184 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

184

Pupils

210

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Oak Gardens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oak Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Oak Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham 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 Oak Gardens Primary School is set by Lewisham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Lewisham catchment area documents →

Oak Gardens Primary School: 210 places, 88% filled: places available

Oak Gardens Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 184 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 46.7% of pupils at Oak Gardens Primary 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.

Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →

Oak Gardens Primary School: School Information

Full address
Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
46.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100695

Other Primary Schools in London

If Oak Gardens Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oak Gardens Primary 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: Oak Gardens Primary School

What is the catchment area for Oak Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Oak Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oak Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?

Oak Gardens Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 184 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Gardens Primary School?

Admission to Oak Gardens Primary School is managed by Lewisham. 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 Gardens Primary School cover?

Oak Gardens Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, 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 Oak Gardens Primary School?

Oak Gardens Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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