Oakdale Junior School
About Oakdale Junior School
Oakdale Junior School sits in Redbridge, a London borough where the average proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 is 74%. Oakdale's figure of 67% sits seven percentage points below that LA average, which is a meaningful gap. In the local authority ranking of 50 primary schools, Oakdale places 36th, putting it in the bottom third of its peers. That said, the school's average maths scaled score of 107 is a solid result, and its reading average of 105 is also above the national benchmark of 100. So while the headline 'expected standard' figure lags the local norm, the school is still delivering above-average outcomes in the core subjects for many of its pupils. With 24.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Oakdale serves a community with above-average disadvantage, which provides important context for those headline numbers.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 62 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:25
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:25-18:00
Source: oakdalejuniors.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Oakdale Junior School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights