Oaklands Primary School
Welwyn, AL6 0PX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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197th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 the 2,324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oaklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 below the national median in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment compared to similar schools?
What Ofsted said about Oaklands Primary School
Overview
Oaklands Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils “enjoy their time” and feel safe, supported by a “calm and relaxed atmosphere” and mutual respect between students and adults. Leaders have successfully addressed previous improvement areas, delivering an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs, make strong progress.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and thoughtful,” with bullying being “very rare” and older pupils acting as “good role models.”
- Teachers deliver the phonics programme well, ensuring pupils who fall behind in reading “quickly catch up” and become “fluent and independent readers.”
- Staff provide “tailored support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to “learn, develop and achieve well.”
- Pupils are “ready for life in modern Britain,” demonstrating a “mature appreciation of individual liberty” and understanding equality.
- Governors fulfil their role as a ‘critical friend’ effectively, working closely with local authority advisers.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders must review curriculum plans to ensure the amount of content is manageable, preventing teachers from covering knowledge at a “superficial level.”
- Leaders need to explicitly identify prior learning in these subjects so pupils can “make connections with what they already know” and achieve the intended depth of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders responding promptly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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