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Oakridge Junior School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5RRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2758 of 13,686 nationally

About Oakridge Junior School

If you're a parent weighing up Oakridge Junior School, the most immediate signal comes from other families. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 95% of the 39 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very strong vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 97% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication: 97% agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 92% felt the school lets them know how their child is doing. On behaviour, 92% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is popular locally, too; with 347 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, it is nearly full, though not officially oversubscribed in the data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOakridge Road, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5RR
HeadteacherDiane Charman
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils347
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity347 / 360 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 39 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisNetballFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook ClubChessChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakridge Junior School

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