Oakwood Primary School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oakwood Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong. Staff know pupils and families well, providing tailored support to help all learners succeed, including those with additional needs. The school balances strong academics in reading and mathematics with excellent character development, teaching pupils to be kind, resilient and responsible.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance - pupils are well-behaved, respectful and enjoy coming to school
- Strong inclusion and pastoral care - all pupils' needs are identified early and met with targeted support
- Positive school culture - pupils feel safe, valued and say 'everyone belongs here'
- Effective early years provision - children get off to a positive start and make good progress
- Staff wellbeing and professional development - teachers feel well-supported by leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Writing consistency - some pupils make errors in letter formation and handwriting that affect the quality of their work
- Assessment of understanding - staff need to check pupils' understanding more consistently across lessons to identify and close gaps quickly
- Teaching of writing - this area is not as consistently effective as reading and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
music, art, sport
Oakwood Primary School is a well-led primary school where pupils enjoy learning in a safe, calm and supportive environment. The school has strong attendance and behaviour, with inclusive practices that ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access the curriculum effectively.
At a Glance
26.5%
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 declined from 73% to 68%. Maths has declined from 77% to 68%. Writing has declined from 65% to 57%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
419 pupils
420 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
Admissions Demand - Southampton
Places available
2,835
Applications
2,341
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Southampton (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.27376%
Overall absence
8.94309%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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