Oakwood Primary School
St Albans, AL4 0XA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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106th 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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.
Oakwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kings and Queens Chess Club, Think Big Coding, My (After School) Art Club, Mad Science Club, and Lego Club. Sports include Oakwood Acro Juniors, Street Dance, Hockey, Football, and Basketball. Arts and music offer Oakwood Musical Theatre and Instrumental Tuition. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Oakwood Primary School
Overview
Oakwood Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are “polite and well-rounded,” with strong performance in reading and mathematics. However, inconsistencies in curriculum depth and support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “positive attitudes to learning” and high attendance, with behaviour described as well-managed and respectful.
- Reading is a significant strength, with most pupils becoming “fluent readers by the end of Year 2” through systematic phonics.
- Leaders have “quickly and accurately identified” areas for improvement, and governors effectively hold them to account.
- Staff are positive about working at the school, benefiting from good training, support, and mindful workload management.
- Early years provision is having a “positive impact,” with children being “skilfully supported” in core subjects.
Areas to improve
- Ensure curriculum content is taught with sufficient depth and explicit links to prior learning in foundation subjects and writing.
- Provide “suitably ambitious” work to allow all pupils, including those in early years, to fully extend their understanding.
- Align SEND provision more precisely to individual needs, ensuring interventions specifically address gaps in knowledge.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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