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Oakdale Junior School Catchment Area

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

Oakdale Junior School is a community primary school in London, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 337 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

337

Pupils

390

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Oakdale Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oakdale Junior School?

The catchment area for Oakdale Junior School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge 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 Oakdale Junior School is set by Redbridge 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 Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

Oakdale Junior School: 390 places, 86% filled: places available

Oakdale Junior School has a published admission number of 390 places. 337 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 390 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. 24.6% of pupils at Oakdale Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Oakdale Junior School: School Information

Full address
Oakdale Road, Redbridge, London, E18 1JX
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
133931

Other Primary Schools in London

If Oakdale Junior 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 Oakdale Junior 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: Oakdale Junior School

What is the catchment area for Oakdale Junior School?

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

Is Oakdale Junior School oversubscribed?

Oakdale Junior School has a capacity of 390 places and currently has 337 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.

What is the admissions policy for Oakdale Junior School?

Admission to Oakdale Junior School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Oakdale Junior School cover?

Oakdale Junior School is a primary school in London, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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