Oulton Academy Catchment Area
Oulton Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1094 pupils, and a capacity of 1016 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,094
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Oulton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oulton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →Oulton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148527
Other Secondary Schools in Leeds
If Oulton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Lawnswood School Catchment Area
Community school · LS16 5AG
Allerton High School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 7AG
Allerton Grange School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 6SF
Ralph Thoresby School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS16 7RX
Guiseley School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS20 8DT
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LS6 4QE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oulton Academy
Is Oulton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oulton Academy currently has 1094 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1016 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oulton Academy? ▾
Admission to Oulton Academy is managed by Leeds. 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 Oulton Academy cover? ▾
Oulton Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, 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 Oulton Academy? ▾
Oulton Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.