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Oakwood Junior School Catchment Area

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

Oakwood Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

345

Pupils

360

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Oakwood Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oakwood Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derby. 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: 96% 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 Derby 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 Junior School — School Information

Full address
Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0DD
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
50.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146938

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Oakwood Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oakwood Junior School

Is Oakwood Junior School oversubscribed?

Oakwood Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oakwood Junior School?

Admission to Oakwood Junior School is managed by Derby. 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 Junior School cover?

Oakwood Junior School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oakwood Junior School?

Oakwood Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.