The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Maria Whitmarsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 638m away
Rosewood Free School
Special school · 759m away
Fairisle Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hollybrook Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hollybrook Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Southampton Hospital School
Academy · 1.6km away
Vermont School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary School?
Oakwood Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood Primary School take?
Oakwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakwood Primary School?
Oakwood Primary School is in Southampton, SO16 8FD, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oakwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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