Oatlands Community Junior School
Harrogate, HG2 8QP · North Yorkshire · primary school
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26th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oatlands Community 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 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Ukulele, Choir, Gymnastics, and Singing clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Tag Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, and Table tennis. Arts and music options cover Guitar, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Brass. Trips to Mount Cook and Robinwood are offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 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 are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Oatlands Community Junior School
Overview
Pupils at Oatlands Community Junior School are described as loving their education, demonstrating "high levels of attendance" and an "exemplary attitude to learning." The school is characterised as a "caring and supportive place" where children feel happy, safe, and proud of their achievements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well thought out," with teachers possessing "strong subject knowledge" who skilfully present content and address misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive careful consideration and adjustments, ensuring they can "access the full curriculum alongside their peers."
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils showing "great care for one another" and responding to others with "great respect."
- The personal development programme is "comprehensive and coherent," preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain through a focus on healthy relationships and online safety.
- Staff feel "supported and appreciated," benefiting from a strong focus on training that enhances their expertise and confidence.
Areas to improve
- The school’s focus on developing pupils’ early writing skills is "not sufficiently precise," meaning some pupils lack regular opportunities to practise writing using their phonics knowledge.
- Some pupils joining without sufficient phonics knowledge struggle to make connections in writing, often being required to complete activities "beyond their stage of development."
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 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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