What did School Atlas judge Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary School?

Oakwood Primary School has 419 pupils on roll.

What ages does Oakwood Primary School take?

Oakwood Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Oakwood Primary School located?

Oakwood Primary School is located in Southampton, SO16 8FD, Southampton.

How do I apply to Oakwood Primary School?

Oakwood Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Oakwood Primary School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakwood Primary School was 1.455 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Oakwood Primary School?

When Oakwood Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a school oversubscribes within any of the 8 categories, distance will be used to prioritise the applications in that category. Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.

What is the largest ethnic background at Oakwood Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.6% of pupils at Oakwood Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Oakwood Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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1.455miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Oakwood Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oakwood Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted.
2Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns
3Sibling on roll — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year
4Medical/psychological reasons — Children who have evidence that they must attend the school for medical/psychological reasons
5Service Premium (Armed Forces) — Children who qualify for the Service Premium, as the child of a member of the Armed Forces
6Designated catchment area — Children who live in the school's designated catchment area
7Children of parents employed at the school — Children whose parents are employed at the school they are applying for, as defined below
8Closest distance — Children who live closest to the school

If two applications tie: If a school oversubscribes within any of the 8 categories, distance will be used to prioritise the applications in that category. Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.

Children with EHCPs that name the school must be admitted even if full, outside of normal admissions arrangements but still count towards PAN. Late applications (after 15 January 2026) are processed after all on-time applicants.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Oakwood Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary School?: Oakwood Primary School has 419 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakwood Primary School take?: Oakwood Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oakwood Primary School located?: Oakwood Primary School is located in Southampton, SO16 8FD, Southampton.
How do I apply to Oakwood Primary School?: Oakwood Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Oakwood Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakwood Primary School was 1.455 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Oakwood Primary School?: When Oakwood Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a school oversubscribes within any of the 8 categories, distance will be used to prioritise the applications in that category. Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakwood Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.6% of pupils at Oakwood Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

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Last distance offered at Oakwood Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oakwood Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted.
2Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns
3Sibling on roll — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year
4Medical/psychological reasons — Children who have evidence that they must attend the school for medical/psychological reasons
5Service Premium (Armed Forces) — Children who qualify for the Service Premium, as the child of a member of the Armed Forces
6Designated catchment area — Children who live in the school's designated catchment area
7Children of parents employed at the school — Children whose parents are employed at the school they are applying for, as defined below
8Closest distance — Children who live closest to the school

Oakwood Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakwood Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary School?: Oakwood Primary School has 419 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakwood Primary School take?: Oakwood Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oakwood Primary School located?: Oakwood Primary School is located in Southampton, SO16 8FD, Southampton.
How do I apply to Oakwood Primary School?: Oakwood Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Oakwood Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakwood Primary School was 1.455 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Oakwood Primary School?: When Oakwood Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a school oversubscribes within any of the 8 categories, distance will be used to prioritise the applications in that category. Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakwood Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.6% of pupils at Oakwood Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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