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Oakridge School
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- Buckinghamshire HP11 2PN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a strong focus with a consistent phonics scheme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a challenging curriculum that caters to all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment practices need improvement in some subjects to better inform teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils love reading and are engaged in learning. Maths is included in the deep dives.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment addresses gaps from the pandemic; tasks are broken down into smaller steps for those needing support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, play cooperatively, and remain focused during lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are ambitious, providing robust processes and expert guidance to support SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, pupils feel safe, and staff manage concerns with appropriate care.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Welfare and safety are strengths; pupils are taught how to keep themselves healthy and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents commend teachers for helping children reach their full potential.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel supported by the school, especially in SEND cases.
Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular clubs and enriching activities are resuming, highly valued by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years' environment is vibrant and inviting, both inside and outside.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and excellent support contribute to significant student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed via deep dives; subject leaders and assessment highlight areas for improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Some staff feel workload isn't always considered with new policies, impacting well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Efforts have been made to improve the school, but some staff face increased pressure and workload.
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About Us
Oakridge School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 476 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting our website, which will provide some information about life at Oakridge School. Our extremely unique school community is made up of the students, teachers, governors, and parents. We are a prosperous, forward-thinking institution that constantly strives to advance. As we work to achieve excellence in everything, there will inevitably be change, but the school's overarching goals and the advancement of its students stay the same. Our goal is to create a positive, safe, and interesting learning environment where everyone upholds high moral standards. Together, we will foster originality, offer challenge, foster self-esteem, and encourage respect for one another, empowering kids to develop into self-assured, dependable, and caring young adults with lofty expectations for the future. I would like to give a very warm welcome to everyone visiting our website for the first time or bringing new students into our school. I'd like to extend my gratitude to all of you who have already joined our school's community and for your ongoing support. I want to reassure everyone that we intend to give the kids you've trusted us with the finest care possible.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 32% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.52% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 102 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 98 | 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 | 40% 2 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 10.86% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 100 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 98 | 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 | 42% 15 | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 10.25% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below 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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 27% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.5% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakridge School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1