Oakwood Primary School
Southampton, SO16 8FD · Southampton · primary school
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37th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,624 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, gymnastics, dance, athletics, strike and field, outdoor adventure activities, the Golden Mile, and fitness mornings. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 areas did the April 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How are the 420 places allocated if demand exceeds capacity in a given year?
What Ofsted said about Oakwood Primary School
Overview
Oakwood Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy, safe and doing well," with leaders demonstrating a "clear focus on pupils' wellbeing and attendance." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful environment" where staff know pupils well and provide effective support, particularly for those with additional needs. While most areas meet the expected standard, specific improvements are required in writing instruction and checking pupil understanding.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils showing "highly positive attitudes to learning" and bullying being "dealt with quickly and effectively."
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders placing it "at the centre of the school’s work" and using pupil premium funding to provide "highly tailored support."
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Pupils enjoy school, stating "everyone belongs here," and benefit from a "broad and well-ordered curriculum."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "check pupils' understanding consistently well" to identify and address gaps in knowledge quickly.
- Teachers must identify and address pupils’ "misconceptions" to help them achieve well across all areas of the curriculum.
- Pupils needing to develop foundational skills, including "legible handwriting," require consistent and effective support to correct errors in letter formation.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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