The Oaks Primary School Catchment Area
The Oaks Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 220 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
220
Pupils
210
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Oaks Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Oaks Primary School is set by Bolton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →The Oaks Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, BL1 7HS
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105176
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If The Oaks Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4BG
Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 3DX
Castle Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL2 2JT
Church Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 5RU
Clarendon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 6SN
Devonshire Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 4ND
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Oaks Primary School
Is The Oaks Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Oaks Primary School currently has 220 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Oaks Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Oaks Primary School is managed by Bolton. 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 The Oaks Primary School cover? ▾
The Oaks Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Oaks Primary School? ▾
The Oaks Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.