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Oak Gardens Primary School
Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 6%, the school is still better than 58% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment, although they may want to consider the opportunities for higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.1%
Black Caribbean15.2%
White Other12.0%
Mixed Other9.8%
White British8.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.6%
Other7.6%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Location
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51.47174, -0.02828 · SE8 4QB
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100695
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oak Gardens Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oak Gardens Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Oak Gardens Primary School a good school?
Oak Gardens Primary School scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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