Oakfield Academy
Southampton, SO40 3LN · Hampshire · primary school
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72nd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,249 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or projects are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Oakfield Academy
Overview
Oakfield Academy has undergone "significant" improvement under new leadership, delivering a "Good" overall effectiveness with "Outstanding" personal development and early years provision. The report highlights a "positive and decisive" approach that has raised aspirations, resulting in a "calm and conducive learning environment" where pupils are "thoroughly enjoy[ing]" school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" with "strong" teacher subject knowledge, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make "equal gains".
- Early reading is effectively embedded, with a "love of books" evident across the school and high-quality support for those struggling.
- Personal development is "highly impressive", fostering "Habits of Mind" such as empathy and curiosity through initiatives like 'Outdoor Woodland Learning'.
- Early years provision is "Outstanding", offering a "highly ambitious" curriculum that helps children immerse themselves in routines with "no delay".
- Behaviour is "Good" with "very little disruption", supported by high attendance and effective family engagement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in foundation subjects do not use assessment strategies "fully effectively" to inform future learning, hindering the rectification of misconceptions.
- Some pupils "lose concentration" and do not retain focus in certain lessons, requiring teachers to ensure all pupils "fully engage" in classroom learning.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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