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Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

462

Pupils

420

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is managed by Shropshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147830

Other Primary Schools in Shrewsbury

If Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes — Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently has 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School cover?

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.