The Oldershaw School Catchment Area
The Oldershaw School is a academy converter secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 825 pupils, and a capacity of 1111 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
825
Pupils
1,111
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Oldershaw School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Oldershaw School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wirral. 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 Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →The Oldershaw School — School Information
- Full address
- Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, CH45 4RJ
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 61.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136895
Other Secondary Schools in Wallasey
If The Oldershaw School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wallasey are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Oldershaw School
Is The Oldershaw School oversubscribed? ▾
The Oldershaw School has a capacity of 1111 places and currently has 825 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wirral.
What is the admissions policy for The Oldershaw School? ▾
Admission to The Oldershaw School is managed by Wirral. 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 Oldershaw School cover? ▾
The Oldershaw School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Oldershaw School? ▾
The Oldershaw School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.