Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Catchment Area
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is a voluntary aided primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 510 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
207
Pupils
510
Capacity
41%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?
The catchment area for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is the geographic zone Isle of Wight 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is managed by Isle of Wight and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde: 510 places, 41% filled: places available
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has a published admission number of 510 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 41%. At 41% full, the school currently has headroom below its 510 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. 47.3% of pupils at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Ryde.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight school admissions →
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde: School Information
- Full address
- Appley Road, Ryde, PO33 1NE
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 47.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118193
Other Primary Schools in Ryde
If Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ryde are the next closest alternatives.
Haylands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO33 3HA
St Helens Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO33 1XH
Wootton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO33 4PT
Binstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO33 3SA
Greenmount Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO33 3PT
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO33 1LJ
Other Church of England Schools in Isle of Wight
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Isle of Wight. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newport
Bembridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bembridge
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sandown
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newport
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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.
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School Catchment Area
Community school · Gosport · 4.1 miles away
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Gosport · 4.5 miles away
Haselworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Gosport · 4.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
What is the catchment area for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde? ▾
The catchment area for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is the geographic zone Isle of Wight 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde oversubscribed? ▾
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has a capacity of 510 places and currently has 207 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Isle of Wight.
What is the admissions policy for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde? ▾
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde cover? ▾
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is a primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde? ▾
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.