Oakwood Academy Catchment Area
Oakwood Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Eccles, Salford , serving pupils aged 9–19, with 333 pupils, and a capacity of 284 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9–19
Age range
333
Pupils
284
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
Oakwood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oakwood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Salford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Oakwood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, M30 9DY
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 9–19 years
- Free school meals
- 46.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138130
Other Not applicable Schools in Eccles
If Oakwood Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Eccles are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakwood Academy
Is Oakwood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oakwood Academy currently has 333 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 284 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oakwood Academy? ▾
Admission to Oakwood Academy is managed by Salford. 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 Oakwood Academy cover? ▾
Oakwood Academy is a not applicable school in Eccles, Salford, serving pupils aged 9–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oakwood Academy? ▾
Oakwood Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.