Oakfield High School and College Catchment Area
Oakfield High School and College is a community special not applicable school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 399 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
399
Pupils
270
Capacity
148%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Oakfield High School and College Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Oakfield High School and College is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Oakfield High School and College — School Information
- Full address
- Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 49% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131530
Other Not applicable Schools in Wigan
If Oakfield High School and College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
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Hope School Catchment Area
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Willow Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community special school · WN4 8XF
Landgate School, Bryn Catchment Area
Community special school · WN4 0EP
Newbridge Learning Community Catchment Area
Community special school · WN2 3TL
Expanse Learning Wigan School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · WN3 5XF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakfield High School and College
Is Oakfield High School and College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oakfield High School and College currently has 399 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oakfield High School and College? ▾
Admission to Oakfield High School and College is managed by Wigan. 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 Oakfield High School and College cover? ▾
Oakfield High School and College is a not applicable school in Wigan, 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 Oakfield High School and College? ▾
Oakfield High School and College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.