Oakdene Primary Academy is a primary school in Prescot, serving pupils aged 4 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 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashton Avenue, Prescot, L35 0QQ |
| Website: | www.oakdeneprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01744678410 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | St. Helens |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lynsey Young |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151020 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 244 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene Primary Academy Ashton Avenue , Rainhill L35 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary School Ashton Avenue , Rainhill L35 0QQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School View Road , Rainhill L35 0LQ | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School View Road , Rainhill L35 0LQ | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School School Lane , Rainhill L35 6NN | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | - not rated | 564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Side Community Comprehensive School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 326 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.