Oaklands Primary School
Yeovil, BA20 2DU · Somerset · primary school
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53rd of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 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 — 6.5/10 against 1,735 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 434. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts activities are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Oaklands Primary School
Overview
Oaklands Primary School is described as being ‘at the heart of the community’, where staff hold ‘high aspirations for all pupils’. The inspection found that pupils ‘love to learn’ and display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, supported by a ‘clear and ambitious vision’ that ensures high standards across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well-planned’, particularly in phonics and mathematics, where teachers have ‘strong subject knowledge’ and adapt learning to pupil needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the ‘full curriculum alongside their peers’ within a specially resourced provision.
- Older pupils act as ‘effective role models’, taking on responsibilities such as school councillor and e-safety ambassador roles to build confidence.
- The early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children getting off to a ‘flying start’ and developing high levels of resilience.
- Governors act as a ‘critical friend’, supporting leaders in balancing staff workload and well-being, resulting in staff who are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ‘continue to refine assessment’ in the wider curriculum to identify what pupils know and remember, thereby closing ‘gaps in knowledge’ in a minority of subjects.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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