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Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Catchment Area

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

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is an academy sponsor led primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 671 pupils, and a capacity of 665 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

671

Pupils

665

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 671 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 665 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 North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue: at or above its 665 place limit

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue has a published admission number of 665 places. 671 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 665 places. North Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.6% of pupils at Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Scunthorpe.

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

North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire school admissions →

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue: School Information

Full address
Henderson Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RW
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
51.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139024

Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe

If Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue 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: Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue oversubscribed?

Yes, Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue currently has 671 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 665 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue?

Admission to Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is managed by North Lincolnshire. 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 Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue cover?

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue?

Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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