Oakridge Parochial School, Stroud
Oakridge Parochial School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stroud. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. It was 81% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakridge Parochial School in detail
Oakridge Parochial School in its own words
In its own words: "Oakridge Parochial School is a truly nurturing environment where every child is valued, encouraged, and supported to flourish. We make the most of the opportunities provided by our inspiring location, offering our pupils rich and meaningful experiences that connect learning to the world around them. Our children are generous, kind-hearted individuals who understand the true value of friendship."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Oakridge Parochial School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Oakridge Parochial School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oakridge Parochial School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakridge Parochial School are Chalford Hill Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 86% reading, 68% maths); Bussage Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Eastcombe Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths); and Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 36% maths).
Chalford Hill Primary SchoolBussage Church of England Primary SchoolEastcombe Primary SchoolBisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (41.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Oakridge Parochial School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oakridge Parochial School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oakridge Primary (adjacent), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oakridge Parochial School issued 2 suspensions, 5.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2011, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2011 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
24.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Oakridge Parochial School
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Term dates
Oakridge Parochial School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Gloucestershire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oakridge Parochial School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakridge Parochial School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
34 pupils
42 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stroud
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stroud
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,250
Applications
6,016
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
41.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
29
Total Pupils
12
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,116
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,965
Per pupil
£397k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.1%
Overall absence
39.4%
Persistent absence
33
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 Parochial School
Questions parents ask about Oakridge Parochial School
What is Oakridge Parochial School's Ofsted rating?
Oakridge Parochial School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakridge Parochial School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakridge Parochial School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oakridge Parochial School?
Oakridge Parochial School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 42 places.
How many pupils go to Oakridge Parochial School?
Oakridge Parochial School has around 29 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakridge Parochial School?
9.1% of sessions were missed at Oakridge Parochial School in 2024/25. 39.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakridge Parochial School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakridge Parochial 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.
How many road collisions happen near Oakridge Parochial School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakridge Parochial School?
Oakridge Parochial School is at Oakridge Lynch, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)