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Oakley School Catchment Area

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

Oakley School is a free s special school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 0-16, with 377 pupils, and a capacity of 1354 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

0-16

Age range

377

Pupils

1,354

Capacity

28%

Fill rate

Oakley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oakley School?

Oakley School is a special school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Warwickshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Oakley School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Warwickshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Warwickshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Oakley School: 1354 places, 28% filled: places available

Oakley School has a published admission number of 1354 places. 377 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 28%. At 28% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1354 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. 27.1% of pupils at Oakley School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Warwickshire.

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

Oakley School: School Information

Full address
Quercus Way, Leamington Spa, CV33 9WN
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Special
Age range
0-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
149717

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Oakley 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: Oakley School

What is the catchment area for Oakley School?

Oakley School is a special school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Warwickshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Oakley School oversubscribed?

Oakley School has a capacity of 1354 places and currently has 377 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warwickshire.

What is the admissions policy for Oakley School?

Admission to Oakley School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Oakley School cover?

Oakley School is a special school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 0-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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