Located in Swindon, OakTree Nursery and Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

OakTree Nursery and Primary School currently has around 378 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 47.4% 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.

School Information

Address: Priory Road, Swindon, SN3 2HA
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Swindon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sue Rees
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132064

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 444
Number of Pupils: 378
Number of Boys: 202
Number of Girls: 176

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: Below Average (-2.5)
Writing: Below Average (-2.4)
Maths: Below Average (-2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
42%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park South Nursery and Infant School
Priory Road , SN3 2HA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Park South Junior School
Priory Road , SN3 2HA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
OakTree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN
- not rated 185 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Churchfields School
Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ
- not rated 1,037 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Churchfields Academy
Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER
- not rated 1,138 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER
3out of 4 1,138 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakfield School
Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW
- not rated 1,414 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dorcan Technology College
St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA
- not rated 1,665 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New College Swindon
New College Drive , SN3 1AH
- not rated 961 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Chalet School
Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX
2out of 4 1,487 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Chalet School
Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX
- not rated 1,504 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Nyland School
Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD
3out of 4 1,668 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nyland School
Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD
- not rated 1,668 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priory College Swindon
Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS
- not rated 2,240 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.