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Oakwood Community School Catchment Area

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

Oakwood Community School is an other independent special not applicable school in Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

74

Pupils

120

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Oakwood Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oakwood Community School?

The catchment area for Oakwood Community School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Oakwood Community School is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leicestershire 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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Oakwood Community School: 120 places, 62% filled: places available

Oakwood Community School has a published admission number of 120 places. 74 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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.

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

Leicestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Leicestershire school admissions →

Oakwood Community School: School Information

Full address
Heath Road, Barlestone, Leicestershire, CV13 0JD
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
128078

Other Not applicable Schools in Leicestershire

If Oakwood Community School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicestershire are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Oakwood Community 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: Oakwood Community School

What is the catchment area for Oakwood Community School?

The catchment area for Oakwood Community School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oakwood Community School oversubscribed?

Oakwood Community School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 74 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Oakwood Community School?

Admission to Oakwood Community School is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Community School cover?

Oakwood Community School is a not applicable school in Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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