Oaklands Primary School

About Oaklands Primary School

Oaklands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 424 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 434 places).

Ofsted has rated Oaklands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Parr, it falls under Somerset local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7938th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 134 in Somerset.

Oaklands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 59 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Oaklands Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

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

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