Oakdale Junior School
London, E18 1JX · Redbridge · primary school
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33rd of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,295 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakdale Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Oakdale Junior School
Overview
Oakdale Junior School is described as a “welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and safe” and behave “exceptionally well.” The report highlights that the school is “ambitious for pupils to achieve well” and provides an “exemplary range of enriching activities” for personal development. Most pupils achieve well by the time they move to the next stage of education, supported by staff who are “well trained and supported.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behaviour and attitudes, applying the ‘Oakdale Charter’ to develop “respect, reflection, resilience, resourcefulness, and responsibility.”
- The curriculum in most subjects is well-structured, identifying important content and building effectively on previous learning, such as in art and design.
- Reading is prioritised with careful identification of needs; pupils receive additional phonics sessions and use comprehension skills well to “make predictions for the plot.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, including access to the ‘rainbow room’ for well-being and adapted resources in lessons.
- Personal development is enhanced through extensive opportunities, including clubs, cultural days, and thoughtful debates on tolerance and different faiths.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded, meaning the school has not “precisely identified the important content” pupils need to learn over time.
- Consequently, teachers in these subjects are not clear about the small steps in learning, resulting in pupils not learning “as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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