Admissions

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Oakwood Primary Academy is a thriving primary school, situated in the heart of Willingdon Trees. We provide a nurturing and inspiring education for just over 300 pupils currently on roll, ranging from our onsite Nursery and Early Years Foundation Stage Village through to our oldest children in Year 6.

If you would like to find out more about the school you can contact our school office via email or phone, as per the details below.
Email: OPAOffice@AuroraAcademies.org
Phone: 01323 501251

Is your child due to start school in September 2026?

Oakwood Primary Academy openly invited you to come and view our school.

Please contact the school office to arrange a tour alongside a member of the senior leadership team.

For information about admission to our nursery, please follow the link below:

Oakwood Nursery

You may also find our Guide to Early Years Funding helpful.

The trust board of Aurora Academies Trust is the Admissions Authority of Oakwood Primary Academy and has overall responsibility for all matters relating to admissions.

Admission Arrangements

How to apply for a place in Reception: To apply for a school place for a child starting school for the first time in September 2025.
In Year Admissions Oakwood Primary Academy participates in the Local Authority's in-year co-ordinated admissions scheme. If you wish to apply for a place at our school outside the normal point of entry (ie not for Reception),use this link to the council's website:

Admission Appeals Please find details of how to appeal on the Local Authority's website.

Appeals Timetable:

Primary Appeals

Decisions released: Wednesday 16 April 2025

Deadline for submitting appeals: Tuesday 20 May 2025

Appeals to be heard: Throughout June until Tuesday 22 July 2025