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Oakley Infant School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG23 7JZPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Oakley Infant School

Oakley Infant School, a state primary in Basingstoke and Deane, was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in February 2023. That rating, however, only tells part of the story. The inspection breakdown reveals a school that excels in several key areas: it received Outstanding grades for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were both judged Good. This is a notable shift from the school’s previous inspection in 2009, when it was rated Outstanding overall. For a school that only covers Reception through Year 2, the early years grade is particularly telling — it suggests that children get a very strong start. With just 175 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is operating near full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 126 applications for 60 places, with 54 first-preference offers made from 60 first-preference applications.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOakley Lane, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG23 7JZ
HeadteacherNiamh Hutchings
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)5.7%
School Capacity175 / 180 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingArt ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakley Infant School

Oakley Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.