Oakdale Infants' School
109%
Capacity
295
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 295 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oakdale Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Danvir Visvanathan, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
Oakdale Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 287 applications for 88 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oakdale Infants' School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, Oakdale Infants' School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodville Road, London, Redbridge, E18 1JU |
| Headteacher | Danvir Visvanathan |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 295 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.2% |
| School Capacity | 295 / 270 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
287
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodville Road, London
Redbridge, E18 1JU
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