Oakridge Junior School, Basingstoke
Oakridge Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Basingstoke. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 27 schools in Basingstoke with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oakridge Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Oakridge Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 95% in maths).
Getting a place at Oakridge Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakridge Junior School are Oakridge Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Merton Infant School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good); Merton Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 56% maths); and South View Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 85% maths).
Oakridge Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Oakridge Infant SchoolMerton Infant School and NurseryMerton Junior SchoolSouth View Junior School
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakridge Junior School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 85% 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 supports their child's wider development (85%).
Who goes there
32.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (26%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 82 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 17 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke Rail Station, about 900 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stratfield Road (sw-bound), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 442 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
Oakridge Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oakridge Junior 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 performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oakridge Junior School creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy and motivated to learn. Pupils achieve exceptionally well thanks to outstanding teaching, a carefully designed curriculum, and strong support for all learners including those with additional needs. The school prepares children brilliantly for secondary school while helping them develop into respectful, confident citizens.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive relationships with staff that enable pupils to flourish
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that is sequenced and builds knowledge progressively, with exceptional support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on reading with high-quality texts and daily phonics support to develop fluent readers
- Very strong teacher subject knowledge supported by high-quality professional development
- Excellent preparation for secondary school and life beyond, with pupils developing respect, confidence and understanding of British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading club, dodge ball, American flag football, historical museum trips
Oakridge Junior School is a fully inclusive, welcoming school where pupils thrive and feel safe. Evidence from this inspection suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since being judged good in 2020.
At a Glance
25.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.8
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oakridge Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakridge Junior School.
- Isis Out of School Club450m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Basingstoke North Study Centre940m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Bede's Primary School RG241000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oakridge Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakridge Junior 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
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 21 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
348 pupils
360 places
12 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.
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
28.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
345
Total Pupils
174
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,819
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,184
Per pupil
£2058k
Total funding
£147k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
363
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 Junior School
Questions parents ask about Oakridge Junior School
What are SATs results like at Oakridge Junior School?
Of the pupils at Oakridge Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Oakridge Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Oakridge Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakridge Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakridge Junior 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 Junior School?
Oakridge Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oakridge Junior School?
Classes at Oakridge Junior School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oakridge Junior School?
Oakridge Junior School has around 345 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakridge Junior School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Oakridge Junior School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakridge Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakridge Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Oakridge Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oakridge Junior School: Isis Out of School Club (450m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Basingstoke North Study Centre (940m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Bede's Primary School RG24 (1000m 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 Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 21 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Junior School?
Oakridge Junior School is at Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)