The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 313
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont School
Secondary · Very close
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 970m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Links Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Verulam School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fleetville Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary School?
Oakwood Primary School currently has 313 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 St Albans, AL4 0XA, in the Hertfordshire 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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