Admissions
Applying for a place at Oakfield Academy
Looking for your child's first school place? Or moving schools?
Whether this is your first time or you're familiar with the process, we're here to help.
Choosing a school can be a daunting process. That's why we encourage you to meet us. We'll put you right at ease and support your decision-making as much as possible.
We know it's important that your child goes to the right school - not just any school. Even if you find we're not for you, we're still happy to help as much as we can.
Oakfield Academy is a small, friendly primary school; the only school in the local area that incorporates both Key Stage 1 ('Infant') and Key Stage 2 ('Junior') year groups, all the way from Year R to Year 6.
We do welcome children from outside our catchment area if we have sufficient places.
The admission process is different for Year R places, Year 3 (junior) places, or in-year transfers between schools.
Please select the button below for more information.
Open Days 2025
Our open day sessions are a great way for you and your child to take a look around and get a feel for our school. The day sessions take place during school hours, so you can see us in action! Use the link below to book a place on a tour, via email.
Admissions Policy
Click here to see our policy.
We are consulting on changes to our Admissions Policy. In summary the changes we are proposing are:
- Oversubscription criteria (priority given to children of staff and to those in any nursery provision)
- Clarification on tie-breakers
- Changes to "sibling" definition to include "step" children living at the same address.
In accordance with the School Admissions Code, Oakfield Academy is consulting on its proposed admission arrangements for the 2026/27 intake.
The consultation will run from 19.11.2025 to 31.12.2025. During this time, we welcome feedback from parents, carers, local residents, and other stakeholders.
The proposed arrangements outline:
The school’s published admission number (PAN)
Oversubscription criteria
Tie-break procedures
Arrangements for in-year admissions
Full details of the proposed policy are available at: https://nationalcollege.com/gateway-multi-academy-trust/policies/019ab613-8a64-736c-98a1-e71ffac5f377
Comments or objections should be sent to:
The Gateway Trust
Greatbridge Road
Romsey
SO51 8ZB
clerk@gatewaytrust.org
All responses must be received by 31.12.2025. Following the consultation, the academy trust will consider all feedback before determining the final admission arrangements by 28.02.2026
