Oakdale Primary School, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oakdale excels at supporting every child to succeed, from those with additional needs to disadvantaged pupils, through carefully planned provision and responsive staff. Pupils achieve above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics while developing strong character, confidence and respect for others. The school offers an exciting, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and keen to learn.
Key Strengths
- High attendance and excellent behaviour supported by clear expectations based on school values
- Highly inclusive approach with effective identification of additional needs and responsive support through nurture provision
- Strong leadership and governance with forensic analysis of data driving rapid improvements
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupil knowledge systematically
- Extensive personal development offer including sports, music, arts and enrichment activities tailored to pupil interests
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in teaching quality - occasionally staff do not model effectively or address pupil mistakes promptly
- Not all pupils produce high-quality work across all subjects
- Early years teaching sometimes lacks effectiveness in interactions that address knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where all staff see safeguarding as their responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Archery, yoga, football, school choir, performances at secondary school, English National Opera project, art club, music club, mindfulness club
Oakdale Primary School is a well-led school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum. Leaders have successfully managed significant expansion while maintaining high standards and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where all pupils thrive.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 87%. Maths has improved from 70% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 85%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterborough
Admissions Demand - Peterborough
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,478
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Peterborough (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.41944%
Overall absence
8.52273%
Persistent absence
352
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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