Located in Chelmsford, Oaklands Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. 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.
Oaklands Infant School currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 4.0% 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 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9PH |
| Website: | www.oaklands-inf.essex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01245352166 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146210 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 173 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.50% | 122 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 13 |
| African | 3.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.90% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | - not rated | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School and Humanities College Brian Close , CM2 9ES | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Priory School 178 New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Chelmsford Life Church , Hall Street CM2 0HG | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge School Widford Lodge , Widford Road CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.