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Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
313
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with 74% of students meeting these benchmarks, placing them in the top 25% nationally. The school also has a favorable LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 67% of other schools in the area. However, only 11% of students reached a higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
White Other8.6%
Mixed Other5.4%
Asian Chinese4.8%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.75711, -0.30007 · AL4 0XA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117222
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.oakwood.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oakwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Oakwood Primary School a good school?
Oakwood Primary School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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