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Oatlands Community Junior School

Beechwood Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QP, North Yorkshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.9 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
361
Capacity
360
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this school boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 January 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%.77%Top 19% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.9%Top 41% UK
Parent View (93 responses)
4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
87%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
Behaviour is good
85%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.97753, -1.52543 · HG2 8QP

School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142204
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Oatlands Community Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Oatlands Community Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.

Is Oatlands Community Junior School a good school?

Oatlands Community Junior School scores 92.9/100 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 Oatlands Community Junior School?

Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oatlands Community Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.

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