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Oaklands School Catchment Area

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

Oaklands School is a community secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 880 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

880

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Oaklands School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oaklands School?

The catchment area for Oaklands School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Oaklands School are allocated by Tower Hamlets using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Oaklands School: 1000 places, 88% filled: places available

Oaklands School has a published admission number of 1000 places. 880 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1000 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. 59.4% of pupils at Oaklands School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tower Hamlets 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. Find Tower Hamlets school admissions →

Oaklands School: School Information

Full address
Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6PR
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
59.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100972

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Oaklands School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Oaklands School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Oaklands School

What is the catchment area for Oaklands School?

The catchment area for Oaklands School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oaklands School oversubscribed?

Oaklands School has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 880 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Oaklands School?

Admission to Oaklands School is managed by Tower Hamlets. 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 School cover?

Oaklands School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oaklands School?

Oaklands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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