Oakview Primary School
71%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Oakview Primary School
Oakview Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Broxbourne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oakview Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Baker, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
Oakview Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oakview Primary School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broxbourne, Oakview Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Andrews Lane, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN7 6LB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Baker |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 240 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Andrews Lane, Waltham Cross
Broxbourne, EN7 6LB
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