Oaklands Junior School
99%
Capacity
254
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Oaklands Junior School
Oaklands Junior School in Wokingham was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2011, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 68%. That is just two percentage points below the Wokingham local authority average of 70%, placing Oaklands 21st out of 34 primary schools in the area. While the school sits in the middle of the local pack, its performance is solidly in line with the wider borough, and it ranks within the top 50% nationally for this combined measure. For a junior school serving a relatively small cohort of 254 pupils, these results suggest consistent, if not exceptional, delivery of the core curriculum.
Looking deeper into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, Oaklands shows particular strength in reading and maths. 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 83% did so in maths, both comfortably above the national average. The average scaled scores in reading and maths are both 107, which is above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 40% of pupils achieved in reading and 34% in maths, while writing lags behind at just 12% reaching the higher level. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is unclear how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the Ofsted inspection noted that the school remains Good, and the ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed no decline in standards. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 5.1%, which may partly explain the above-average attainment.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, a library, music rooms, a sports hall and playing fields, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, dance, cricket, rounders and football, while clubs cover drama, choir, book club, science club and gardening. Oaklands has a strong SEND provision, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With a capacity of 256 and 254 pupils on roll, the school is effectively full, so oversubscription is likely. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Evendons Primary School, 3.8 km away. Oaklands is a good fit for families in Wokingham seeking a junior school with solid core results, strong SEND support and a wide extracurricular offer, particularly in the arts and sports.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Butler Road, Crowthorne, Wokingham, RG45 6QZ |
| Headteacher | Duncan Holland |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.1% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 256 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4793rd of 13,686
Nationally
666th of 2,034
In South East
21st of 34
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British77.6%
- White (other)8.3%
- Asian8.3%
- Mixed4.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oaklands Junior School
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Contact Information
Butler Road, Crowthorne
Wokingham, RG45 6QZ
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