Oakfield Junior School

About Oakfield Junior School

Oakfield Junior School in Mole Valley is a state primary that parents clearly trust. While the school does not publish a parentView recommend percentage, its near-full roll of 253 pupils against a capacity of 256 suggests strong local demand without being oversubscribed to the point of inaccessibility. The school serves a relatively mixed intake, with 9.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, below the national average but not unusually low for Surrey. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, but it achieved an Outstanding grade for personal development, which is a strong signal of how well the school supports children's character and wellbeing. With a headteacher, Debrah Willemse, who has been in post long enough to oversee that inspection, the leadership appears stable and focused.

Academically, Oakfield Junior School performs well above the local authority average. At Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Surrey average of 66%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 16% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, and in reading specifically, 52% of pupils reached the higher standard, a notably strong figure. Average scores of 110 in reading and 109 in maths are both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. In Mole Valley, the school ranks 4th out of 11 primaries of its type, placing it in the top half locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 30% of all primary schools, which is a solid result for a non-selective state school.

The school offers a practical and well-resourced environment. Facilities include an ICT suite, a library, art studios, a sports hall and a gymnasium, plus a forest school and a sensory room, the latter reflecting the school's strong SEND provision. Oakfield has a dedicated SEN unit and supports children with a range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Clubs include art, coding, chess, choir and book club, and sports on offer are gymnastics, dance, netball and football. For families who want a Good-rated primary with an Outstanding personal development rating, strong academic results and a broad range of enrichment, Oakfield Junior School is a solid choice that is neither oversubscribed nor under-resourced.

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