The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Ayshen Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chace Avenue, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5NP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Oakmere Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakmere Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakmere Primary School?
Oakmere Primary School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakmere Primary School take?
Oakmere Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakmere Primary School?
Oakmere Primary School is in Potters Bar, EN6 5NP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakmere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oakmere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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