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Oaklands Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oaklands Primary School is a community primary school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

190

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Oaklands Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Oaklands Primary School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Oaklands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Great North Road, Oaklands, Welwyn, AL6 0PX
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
5.8% of pupils
DfE URN
117261

Other Primary Schools in Welwyn

If Oaklands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Welwyn are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oaklands Primary School

Is Oaklands Primary School oversubscribed?

Oaklands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oaklands Primary School?

Admission to Oaklands Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Oaklands Primary School cover?

Oaklands Primary School is a primary school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, 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 Oaklands Primary School?

Oaklands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.