Oakhill Primary School is a primary school in Woodford Green, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Oakhill Primary School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.3%. other white pupils make up about 13.8%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Alders Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 9PY
Website: www.oakhillschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 02085273309
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Waltham Forest
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Prue Barnes Kemp
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103069

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 196
Number of Boys: 101
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 4.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.30%77
Other White13.80%27
Pakistani8.20%16
White and Black Caribbean6.60%13
Indian6.60%13
African6.10%12
Other Mixed5.60%11
Other (any other ethnic group)4.10%8
Other Black2.60%5
White and Asian2.00%4
Other Asian1.50%3
White and Black African1.00%2
Caribbean1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.2)
Writing: Average (0.9)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
75%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.7
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.4
Local authority average
106.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Gardens Nursery
82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ
- not rated 2,834 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Church Hill Nursery School
Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB
4out of 4 3,147 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakhill Primary School
Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
3out of 4 470 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Selwyn Primary School
105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE
4out of 4 1,127 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Selwyn Primary School
Cavendish Road , E4 9NG
- not rated 1,127 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Selwyn Primary School
Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG
- not rated 1,127 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
- not rated 461 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
3out of 4 461 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodford County High School
High Road , IG8 9LA
3out of 4 772 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Rush Croft Sports College
Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG
- not rated 1,561 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG
3out of 4 1,561 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA
- not rated 2,130 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waltham Forest College
Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB
- not rated 2,323 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfield House School
Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY
- not rated 123 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brookfield House School
Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY
- not rated 123 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road , E4 9PP
- not rated 356 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road , E4 9PP
3out of 4 356 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Aubyn's School
Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU
- not rated 773 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.