The Oak Tree Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SE · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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15th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 — 9.4/10 against 234 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oak Tree Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join boxing, clay/pottery, cookery, choir, sports for Years 5 and 6, and Forest Lego clubs, alongside violin and cello lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 431. 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 yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about The Oak Tree Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report highlights a school where pupils “embrace the school's motto” and demonstrate a “strong sense of belonging.” Leaders have taken “decisive action” to ensure the curriculum meets pupil needs, resulting in high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” showing “consistently high levels of respect” and celebrating each other’s success through “applause moments.”
- The curriculum is “ambitiously sequenced,” with pupils readily recalling vocabulary and prior learning, such as historical terms linked to the First World War.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “achieve highly” and access the same curriculum as their peers with appropriate support.
- Early years provision is praised for “high-quality resources” and a clear programme to teach vocabulary, helping children build a “secure bank of crucial words.”
- Pupils are “fluent” readers who use phonic knowledge effectively, demonstrating resilience when encountering challenging texts.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 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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