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Oasis Academy Leesbrook Catchment Area

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

Oasis Academy Leesbrook is a free s secondary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1254 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

1,254

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Oasis Academy Leesbrook Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Leesbrook?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Leesbrook is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Oasis Academy Leesbrook are allocated by Oldham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Oldham catchment area documents →

Oasis Academy Leesbrook: 1500 places, 84% filled: places available

Oasis Academy Leesbrook has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1254 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1500 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.1% of pupils at Oasis Academy Leesbrook 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 Oldham.

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

Oldham 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 Oldham school admissions →

Oasis Academy Leesbrook: School Information

Full address
Roxbury Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5JE
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
47.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145723

Other Secondary Schools in Oldham

If Oasis Academy Leesbrook is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Leesbrook 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 Leesbrook

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Leesbrook?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Leesbrook is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oasis Academy Leesbrook oversubscribed?

Oasis Academy Leesbrook has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 1254 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Leesbrook?

Admission to Oasis Academy Leesbrook is managed by Oldham. 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 Leesbrook cover?

Oasis Academy Leesbrook is a secondary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11-16. 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 Leesbrook?

Oasis Academy Leesbrook was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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