Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Warrington, WA1 3SZ · Warrington · primary school
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44th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 — 4.4/10 against 1,487 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and Blighty Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 667 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How is the Blighty Club structured to support pupil engagement?
What Ofsted said about Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School “thrive in all aspects of their development” within a calm and purposeful environment. The report describes the school as a “safe sanctuary” where high expectations for academic achievement and personal development are consistently met. Leaders and staff are praised for their commitment to the whole-school community and for creating an inclusive culture where every child is welcomed.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “aspirational and ambitious,” carefully organised using the local area as inspiration and well structured from early years through to key stage 2.
- Staff possess “secure subject knowledge” and are adept at resolving pupils’ misconceptions through effective questioning techniques.
- Early reading is prioritised, with a “carefully constructed phonics programme” delivered by well-trained staff, helping pupils broaden their vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “carefully considered support” and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, with changes introduced slowly, resulting in a workforce that feels “well supported by leaders.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school must refine its assessment strategies because current checks on what pupils know are “not as effective as they could be,” preventing teachers from fully securing earlier learning before moving on.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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