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Oakmere Primary School

Chace Avenue, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5NP, Hertfordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
247
Capacity
240
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted as of October 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in comparison to national standards, where 52% of pupils meet expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 79% of schools across the UK. However, only 6% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 75% expressing they would recommend the school, reflecting a generally positive community sentiment despite a lower LocaleIQ score.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 October 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.52%Bottom 21% 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
Parent View (36 responses)
3.6
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child is happy
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child feels safe
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
33% disagree
School supports development
67%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.3%
White Other16.2%
Asian Indian9.3%
Black African8.5%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Other3.2%
Black Other2.4%
traveller_irish2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.69452, -0.16508 · EN6 5NP

School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117371
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Oakmere Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Oakmere Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.

Is Oakmere Primary School a good school?

Oakmere Primary School scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Oakmere Primary School?

Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakmere Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.

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