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Oakfield House School Catchment Area

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

Oakfield House School is a other independent special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–12, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 47 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–12

Age range

45

Pupils

47

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Oakfield House School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Oakfield House School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lancashire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Oakfield House School — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Salwick, Preston, PR4 0YH
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–12 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
131666

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If Oakfield House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oakfield House School

Is Oakfield House School oversubscribed?

Oakfield House School is operating close to its capacity of 47 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oakfield House School?

Oakfield House School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lancashire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Oakfield House School cover?

Oakfield House School is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–12. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.