Oakhill Primary School
About Oakhill Primary School
Oakhill Primary School’s headline key stage 2 measure sits almost exactly on the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 61% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths against a local authority average of 60%. That places it 33rd out of 71 primary schools in the area, squarely in the middle of the pack. But the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 tells a more interesting story. While the overall effectiveness is Good, inspectors rated personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding — a significant achievement for a school where 40.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. This suggests a school that is particularly strong on character and conduct, even if its raw academic scores are unremarkable. The previous inspection in 2019 had rated the school Requires Improvement overall, so the jump to Good represents a clear upward trajectory under headteacher Stephen Smith.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
25 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
Source: oakhillprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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