Admissions
Are you thinking of choosing The Oakwood Academy for your child? Here at The Oakwood Academy, we understand that deciding where to further your child’s education is a big decision for parents and carers. If you are considering sending your child to The Oakwood Academy and would like to visit us to see the school 'in action', please contact the PA to the Headteacher on 0115 953 9323 ext. 7150 or email admin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk to organise a tour with one a member of our Senior Leadership Team to see what The Oakwood Academy has to offer and explore our website.
In Year Admissions
The Oakwood Academy co-ordinates all in-year admission applications. Applications for Year 7 are co-ordinated by the Local Authority until 31st December each year. After that time, applications become in-year admissions and are co-ordinated by the Academy.
If you are looking to apply for a place at The Oakwood Academy, please complete our online in-year admission application form.
In-year admission application form.
Parents/Carers will be notified of the decision within no more than 15 school-days.
If you would like to arrange a visit to The Oakwood Academy or require more information about the in-year application process, please contact the PA to the Headteacher Tel: 0115 953 9323 ext 7150 or email admin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk.
Admission Appeals
If an application for an in-year place has been refused, parents/carers have the right to appeal this decision. Appeals must be submitted within 20 school days of receipt of the decision letter. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the PA to the Headteacher or by email to: admin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk
Year 7 Intake September 2025
Applications for Year 7 places for September 2025 should be made to the Nottingham City Council Admissions.
Admissions Application Timeline - September 2025
- Midnight 31st October 2024 – closing date for submission of applications to Nottingham City Council
- Wednesday 1st March 2025 – National Offer day. Decision available online and letters posted second class where appropriate.
- 31st March 2025 - Deadline for admission appeals. Appeals should be made in writing to The Headteacher's PA, The Oakwood Academy, Bewcastle Road, Warrenhill, Nottingham, NG5 9PJ or by email to admin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk
- Admission appeal hearings to be held May 2025
Please see below copies of our Admissions Policy which include our Oversubscription Criteria. The policies can also be found within our Documents and Policies Page
Admissions Policy
Please see below copies of our Admissions Policy for the academic year 2024/25 which include our Oversubscription Criteria.
Our admissions policy from 2026/27 has recently been consulted on and approved by Governors for publication.
Admissions Policy 2026/27 (PDF)