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The Oaks Primary School

Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
451
Capacity
434
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary

With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 7% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be an area for potential growth.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 September 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
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%.67%Top 45% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.8%Top 45% UK
Parent View (52 responses)
4.2
My child makes good progress
98%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
83%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
25% disagree
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.2%
White Other10.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Other5.5%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.04803, 1.12181 · IP2 0NR

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141842
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is The Oaks Primary School rated by Ofsted?

The Oaks Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2018.

Is The Oaks Primary School a good school?

The Oaks Primary School scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 The Oaks Primary School?

Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Oaks Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.

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