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Oak Lodge School Catchment Area

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

Oak Lodge School is an academy special converter not applicable school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

188

Pupils

200

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Oak Lodge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oak Lodge School?

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

As an academy, Oak Lodge School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnet. 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: 94% 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 Barnet before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Oak Lodge School: 200 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Oak Lodge School has a published admission number of 200 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 200, Barnet'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. 45.8% of pupils at Oak Lodge 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.

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Oak Lodge School: School Information

Full address
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
45.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143865

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Oak Lodge 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 Oak Lodge 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 Lodge School

What is the catchment area for Oak Lodge School?

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

Is Oak Lodge School oversubscribed?

Oak Lodge School is operating close to its capacity of 200 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Lodge School?

Admission to Oak Lodge School is managed by Barnet. 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 Lodge School cover?

Oak Lodge School is a not applicable school in London, Barnet, 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 Oak Lodge School?

Oak Lodge School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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