Oakdene Primary Academy, based in Billingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oakdene Primary Academy currently has around 284 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NR |
| Website: | www.oakdeneprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642560768 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Bramley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149007 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 393 |
| Number of Pupils: | 284 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 137 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.70% | 266 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary Academy Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Grange Junior School Halidon Way , TS23 3NS | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Grange Infant School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3EQ | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Billingham Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NN | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Campus School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede College Hale Road , TS23 3ER | - not rated | 293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 311 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton Centre Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rievaulx School Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BH | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees School Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.