Oakridge School
96%
Capacity
480
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Oakridge School
Oakridge School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 498 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oakridge School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Cook, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11167th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 119th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
Oakridge School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 56 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oakridge School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Oakridge School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN |
| Headteacher | Stuart Cook |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.0% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 498 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11167th of 13,686
Nationally
1680th of 2,034
In South East
119th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
48%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oakridge Road, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN
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