Oakridge Infant School, Basingstoke
Oakridge Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Basingstoke. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. It was 95% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakridge Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Oakridge Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 77 families put Oakridge Infant School as their first choice and 176 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oakridge Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakridge Infant School are Oakridge Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 94% maths); Merton Infant School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good); Merton Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 57% reading, 56% maths); and South View Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 85% maths).
Oakridge Junior SchoolMerton Infant School and NurseryMerton Junior SchoolSouth View Junior School
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakridge Infant School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Asian (25%) and Mixed (13%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Close (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 421 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oakridge Infant School issued 9 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oakridge Infant School are The Vyne Community School (0.3 miles), Everest Community Academy (0.7 miles), The Costello School (1.2 miles) and Cranbourne (1.4 miles).
The Vyne Community SchoolEverest Community AcademyThe Costello SchoolCranbourne
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oakridge Infant School excels at ensuring every child, regardless of starting point, achieves well and feels included. The school prioritises communication and language development from the very beginning, which benefits all pupils including those learning English as an additional language. Children develop independence, resilience and kindness in a warm, welcoming environment where staff have excellent subject knowledge and provide precise, personalised support.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well with strong phonics outcomes and rapid progress in reading, writing and communication skills
- Highly inclusive culture with excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Excellent early years provision where children develop independence, confidence and strong language skills
- High attendance and excellent behaviour with a positive, respectful school culture
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with careful oversight of teaching quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, trips, interactive science experiences, visiting speakers, school council
Oakridge Infant School is an inclusive school where pupils achieve well across the curriculum and develop strong foundations for their next educational steps. The school has an ambitious curriculum taught by staff with excellent subject knowledge, supported by robust leadership and governance.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oakridge Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakridge Infant School.
- Isis Out of School Club550m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Basingstoke North Study Centre960m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Bede's Primary School RG24970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oakridge Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakridge Infant School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Oakridge Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
256 pupils
270 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Basingstoke
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
320
Total Pupils
177
Boys
143
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
26.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,380
Per pupil
£1553k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.5%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oakridge Infant School
Questions parents ask about Oakridge Infant School
What is Oakridge Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Oakridge Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakridge Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakridge Infant School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oakridge Infant School?
Oakridge Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oakridge Infant School?
Classes at Oakridge Infant School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oakridge Infant School?
Oakridge Infant School has around 320 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakridge Infant School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Oakridge Infant School in 2024/25. 7.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakridge Infant School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakridge Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Oakridge Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oakridge Infant School: Isis Out of School Club (550m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Basingstoke North Study Centre (960m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Bede's Primary School RG24 (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oakridge Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakridge Infant School?
Oakridge Infant School is at Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)