Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Catchment Area
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is a community primary school in Horsham, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 167 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
167
Pupils
210
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham?
The catchment area for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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 Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is set by West Sussex 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 West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Oakfields Primary School, Horsham: 210 places, 80% filled: places available
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham has a published admission number of 210 places. 167 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 25.7% of pupils at Oakfields Primary School, Horsham are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham: School Information
- Full address
- Leith View Road, Horsham, RH12 4ET
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125836
Other Primary Schools in Horsham
If Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Horsham are the next closest alternatives.
Shelley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 3LU
Colgate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH13 6HS
Trafalgar Community Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 2JF
Barns Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH13 0PJ
Rudgwick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 3HW
Arunside School, Horsham Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 1RR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Oakfields Primary School, Horsham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
What is the catchment area for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham? ▾
The catchment area for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Oakfields Primary School, Horsham oversubscribed? ▾
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 167 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham? ▾
Admission to Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is managed by West Sussex. 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 Oakfields Primary School, Horsham cover? ▾
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham is a primary school in Horsham, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oakfields Primary School, Horsham? ▾
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.