Oakridge Infant School, Basingstoke
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
320 pupils
340 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basingstoke
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2383%
Overall absence
7.47126%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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