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Oak Tree Primary School

Mid Sussex, RH15 0PZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Oak Tree Primary School

Oak Tree Primary School sits in West Sussex, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 56. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, which places it below the LA’s stronger performers — the top three peers in the area all score in the mid-80s. That said, the picture is more nuanced than the headline suggests. The inspection found the quality of education to be Good, and early years provision and personal development were also rated Good. The weaker areas were behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, both marked as Requires Improvement. So while the school isn’t hitting the LA average on paper, it has pockets of strength that suggest it’s not a straightforward underperformer. For parents comparing options, Oak Tree’s overall rating is a clear red flag, but the Good grades in key teaching areas mean it’s worth a closer look.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJunction Road, Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex, RH15 0PZ
HeadteacherPauline Montalto
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils429
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity429 / 630 (68% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersFootballNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Tree Primary School

Oak Tree Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.