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Oakwood Specialist College Catchment Area

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

Oakwood Specialist College is a special post 16 institution not applicable school in Dawlish, Devon , serving pupils aged 16-25, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

16-25

Age range

140

Capacity

Oakwood Specialist College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oakwood Specialist College?

The catchment area for Oakwood Specialist College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Specialist College is set by Devon 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 Devon 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 Specialist College: School Information

Full address
7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, EX7 0DE
Local authority
Devon
School type
Special post 16 institution
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
16-25 years
DfE URN
131947

Other Not applicable Schools in Dawlish

If Oakwood Specialist College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dawlish are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Oakwood Specialist College 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 Specialist College

What is the catchment area for Oakwood Specialist College?

The catchment area for Oakwood Specialist College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oakwood Specialist College oversubscribed?

Oakwood Specialist College has a capacity of 140 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Oakwood Specialist College?

Admission to Oakwood Specialist College is managed by Devon. 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 Specialist College cover?

Oakwood Specialist College is a not applicable school in Dawlish, Devon, serving pupils aged 16-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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