The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oaklands Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBiggin Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Charles Darwin School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Cudham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Addington High School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Meridian High School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Fairchildes Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Downe Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oaklands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaklands Primary Academy?
Oaklands Primary Academy currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oaklands Primary Academy take?
Oaklands Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oaklands Primary Academy?
Oaklands Primary Academy is in Westerham, TN16 3DN, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oaklands Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oaklands Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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