Oakridge Junior School
Basingstoke, RG21 5RR · Hampshire · primary school
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41st 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,689 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakridge Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Co-Operative Games, Forest School, Creative Arts, Computing, French, Art & Craft, Lego, and Sign Language. Sports cover Gymnastics, Bounce/Circuits, Multi-Sports, Target, Netball, and Football Club. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How is the Forest School curriculum integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Oakridge Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Oakridge Junior School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report portrays a “fully inclusive” and “aspirational” environment where pupils “thrive” and feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, are “kind and caring,” and attend “exceptionally well.”
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with a strong focus on reading and “high-quality professional development” for staff.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “strength,” with needs identified “quickly and accurately.”
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and use “skilful questioning” to ensure pupils remember key knowledge securely.
- Governors “know the school very well” and make decisions that are “always in the best interests of pupils.”
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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