Oak Cottage Primary School
About Oak Cottage Primary School
Parents considering Oak Cottage Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction in the available data. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with a capacity of 240 places, suggesting significant local demand. While the school does not publish a specific parent recommendation percentage, the combination of its Outstanding Ofsted rating and high oversubscription ratio points to a very positive reputation among Solihull families. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is one of only five primary schools in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, out of 59 total primary schools, placing it in an elite group. The nearest other Outstanding primary is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James, about 2.6 kilometres away, so for many families in the immediate area, Oak Cottage is the top-rated option within walking distance.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: oak-cottage.solihull.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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