Oakhill Primary School
Woodford Green, IG8 9PY · Waltham Forest · primary school
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11th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 2,740 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 30.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 do you support pupils who reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Oakhill Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision of ‘enriching lives, unleashing possibilities and building futures’ is fully realised. Pupils thrive in a highly developed curriculum, achieving very highly while demonstrating strong resilience and exceptional behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious and personalised’, with key knowledge ‘carefully sequenced in a logical order’.
- Teaching is delivered skilfully, with reading ‘highly prioritised’ and phonics taught through a ‘skilful approach’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve very well’ due to accurate identification and capably implemented adaptations.
- Personal development is of ‘exceptional quality’, producing confident, mature pupils who take on significant leadership roles.
- Leaders work ‘exceptionally well’ with the Opossum Federation, reducing staff workload and providing professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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