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Oaklands School Catchment Area

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

Oaklands School is a other independent not applicable school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 273 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

256

Pupils

273

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Oaklands School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Oaklands School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Essex 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: 94% 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 Essex before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Oaklands School — School Information

Full address
6/8 Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–11 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
115419

Other Not applicable Schools in Loughton

If Oaklands School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oaklands School

Is Oaklands School oversubscribed?

Oaklands School is operating close to its capacity of 273 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oaklands School?

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

What age range does Oaklands School cover?

Oaklands School is a not applicable school in Loughton, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.