The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Danvir Visvanathan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakdale Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdale Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Stradbroke
Independent · 725m away
Snaresbrook Prep School
Independent · 750m away
Lilyvale
Independent · 762m away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 787m away
Churchfields Infants' School
Primary · 837m away
Hatton Special School
Special school · 914m away
Snaresbrook Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakdale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Oakdale Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakdale Junior School?
Oakdale Junior School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakdale Junior School take?
Oakdale Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakdale Junior School?
Oakdale Junior School is in London, E18 1JX, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakdale Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Oakdale Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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