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Oaklands School Catchment Area

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

Oaklands School is a academy converter primary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

447

Pupils

450

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Oaklands School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oaklands School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Medway catchment area documents →

Oaklands School — School Information

Full address
Weedswood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0QS
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148117

Other Primary Schools in Chatham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Oaklands School

Is Oaklands School oversubscribed?

Oaklands School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oaklands School?

Admission to Oaklands School is managed by Medway. 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 primary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oaklands School?

Oaklands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.