Oakfield Primary Academy

Overview

Oakfield Primary Academy is a school where leaders have established a highly inclusive culture, resulting in significant improvements in attendance, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing. The report highlights that pupils feel safe, valued, and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education, with strong progress in reading and mathematics. While most aspects of the school meet or exceed expected standards, there are specific areas regarding writing development and early years interactions that require further refinement.

Strengths

• Attendance has increased year on year, with persistent absence reduced significantly through "relentless" leadership focus and tailored strategies.
• Behaviour is "highly positive" with clear routines, leading to a significant reduction in suspensions and bullying incidents.
• Inclusion is robust, with effective support ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs access the full curriculum.
• Personal development is "highly engaging," offering pupils meaningful experiences like the ‘11 Before 11’ initiative and community work.
• Governance is "robust and effective," with governors actively challenging leaders and promoting staff wellbeing.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure pupils apply writing skills more broadly across the curriculum to deepen learning, as opportunities are sometimes limited.
• Staff in the early years should further develop children’s communication and language skills through consistent high-quality interactions.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.