Oaklands Primary School is a primary school in Yeovil, 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.
Oaklands Primary School currently has around 424 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.2%).
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: | Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DU |
| Website: | www.oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01935425447 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Karen Parr |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135612 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 434 |
| Number of Pupils: | 424 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.20% | 323 |
| Other White | 9.00% | 38 |
| African | 4.20% | 18 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parcroft Community Junior School Summerleaze Park , BA20 2BP | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infants' Community School Westfield Road , BA21 3DB | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sage House School Bartec 4 , Watercombe Lane BA20 2SU | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.