Oakleaf Primary

About Oakleaf Primary

Oakleaf Primary is a state-funded mixed primary school in the Hertfordshire borough of Dacorum, serving children aged 3 to 11. It sits within a local authority that contains 401 primary schools, 45 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s most recent inspection judged it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for early years provision. Among its local peers, the top-ranked schools in the area include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harvey Road Primary School, and The Russell School, all of which score highly on the local ranking system. Oakleaf’s headteacher is Anjali Majithia, and the school has no religious character. With 225 pupils on roll against a capacity of 390, it is significantly undersubscribed in terms of total places, yet the most recent admissions round for 2025/26 tells a more competitive story: 26 applications were received for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. Only six first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is a popular choice among local families despite its overall spare capacity.

Academically, Oakleaf Primary’s most recent Key Stage 2 results show 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, which matches the Hertfordshire local authority average exactly. This places the school in line with typical performance across the county, though it does not reach the heights of its top-ranked peers. The school’s Progress 8 score is not provided in the data, so it is not possible to compare how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school received a Good rating overall, with the early years provision singled out as Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all judged Good. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, and there are no A-Level results to report. For families focused on solid, average attainment within a supportive local authority context, Oakleaf offers a dependable option.

The school provides a nursery for children from age 3, which is a practical advantage for working parents seeking continuity from early years into reception. Facilities include art studios, a dining hall, an ICT suite, playing fields, and a library, alongside clubs such as coding, book club, and choir. Sports on offer are football, dance, netball, and rounders. Oakleaf has a notably broad range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. This makes it a strong choice for families whose children require additional support. The school is oversubscribed at first preference, so parents should apply early and consider it as a first choice. It suits families who value a Good-rated, inclusive primary with strong early years and a wide SEND offer, set within a competitive Hertfordshire admissions landscape.

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