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Oak Tree Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oak Tree Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 429 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

429

Pupils

630

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Oak Tree Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oak Tree Primary School?

The catchment area for Oak Tree Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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 Tree Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Oak Tree Primary School: 630 places, 68% filled: places available

Oak Tree Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 429 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burgess Hill.

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

West Sussex 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Oak Tree Primary School: School Information

Full address
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
14.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150711

Other Primary Schools in Burgess Hill

If Oak Tree Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burgess Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oak Tree 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 Tree Primary School

What is the catchment area for Oak Tree Primary School?

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

Is Oak Tree Primary School oversubscribed?

Oak Tree Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 429 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Tree Primary School?

Admission to Oak Tree Primary School is managed by West Sussex. 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 Tree Primary School cover?

Oak Tree Primary School is a primary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oak Tree Primary School?

Oak Tree Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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