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The Oaks Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Oaks Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 316 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

316

Pupils

420

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

The Oaks Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Oaks Primary School?

The catchment area for The Oaks Primary School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Oaks Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Birmingham 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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The Oaks Primary School: 420 places, 75% filled: places available

The Oaks Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 316 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 80.8% of pupils at The Oaks Primary School 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 Birmingham.

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

Birmingham 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. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

The Oaks Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bells Lane, Druids Heath, Birmingham, B14 5RY
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
80.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149872

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If The Oaks Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Oaks Primary School 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: The Oaks Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Oaks Primary School?

The catchment area for The Oaks Primary School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Oaks Primary School oversubscribed?

The Oaks Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 316 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for The Oaks Primary School?

Admission to The Oaks Primary School is managed by Birmingham. 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 Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2-11. 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 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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