Oakfield Junior School Catchment Area
Oakfield Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
219
Pupils
240
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Oakfield Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oakfield Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gateshead. 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Oakfield Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Chowdene Bank, Gateshead, NE9 6JH
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150640
Other Primary Schools in Gateshead
If Oakfield Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
Carr Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 5NB
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4UN
South Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4BB
Bede Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE10 0DJ
Larkspur Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 6SS
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE11 9NX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakfield Junior School
Is Oakfield Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Oakfield Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Oakfield Junior School? ▾
Admission to Oakfield Junior School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Oakfield Junior School is a primary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oakfield Junior School? ▾
Oakfield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.