Oakdale Primary School

About Oakdale Primary School

Oakdale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 407 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Oakdale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ilona Wrigley, it falls under Peterborough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8654th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 53 in Peterborough.

Oakdale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 52 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Oakdale Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Oakdale Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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