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Oakridge Primary School
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Oakridge Primary School
- Primary
- Stafford ST17 0PR
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children make an outstanding start to their school life in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Success of the Curriculum: Outstanding progress in all years. Year-end standards are well above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase the progress rates of a small number of pupils in writing and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Ambitious language use and skilled reading support foster a love for reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Thought-provoking and ambitious curriculum ensures exceptional progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics in 2013 was well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: The expert support that they receive ensures outstanding progress for disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and they feel very safe. There is a positive atmosphere in the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong subject knowledge leads to impressive pupil progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; pupils embody school values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress like their peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Close collaboration with external agencies ensures excellent progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are procedures in place for pupils to inform staff of any bullying incidents. Pupils say these procedures work well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is a very caring community with all adults and children having high levels of concern for the safety and well-being of each other.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: All parents who responded online (Parent View) agree that pupils feel very safe and their behaviour is exemplary.
Parental Involvement: Parents help their children with reading, spelling, and mental mathematics at home and leave constructive messages in their home learning journals.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional activities and visits provide pupils with many memorable experiences and these enrich their personal development.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of enriching activities enhances learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have very high expectations of pupils and have a detailed knowledge of what they are capable of achieving.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is outstanding, and it ensures that whatever their starting points, pupils make at least good, often outstanding progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ marking in books consistently praises pupils’ work and gives them clear instructions on how to achieve the next steps in their learning.
Teacher Engagement: Ongoing staff development creates expert educators.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' strong subject knowledge ensures focus on essentials.
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About Us
Oakridge Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 91% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The most significant of Oakridge's many strengths is its team of devoted professionals who have a lot of collective expertise. Additionally, we have first-rate facilities and support from the entire community. These elements aid us in giving your child the best possible education. In collaboration with parents, we work to maintain students' academic performance and help them grow into well-rounded individuals. While adhering to the National Curriculum, our curriculum is skills-based and focuses on educating students to be exceptional learners by providing engaging and demanding learning opportunities that are deeply rooted in real-world experiences. In addition to cooperative group work and presenting skills, we aim to provide kids every opportunity to apply literacy, numeracy, and information technology skills throughout their learning. We want every child to reach the highest levels and advance as far as possible in regard to their prior learning. We want kids to enjoy learning and utilising new abilities, questioning and experimenting, developing positive attitudes, behaviours, and personal values, and becoming independent so they can continue to study throughout their lives. Visit https://www.oakridge.staffs.sch.uk/Parents/Forms-and-Letters-for-parents to see the most recent headteacher report.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 6.8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% 6 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 1 | 9.38% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 2 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 8 | 8.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.58% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakridge Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1