Oaktree Nursery and Primary School, based in Swindon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School currently has around 393 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 39.9% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.8%. other asian pupils make up about 19.8%
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: | Priory Road, Swindon, SN3 2HA |
| Website: | www.oaktree.swindon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01793521903 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben John |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150191 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 444 |
| Number of Pupils: | 393 |
| Number of Boys: | 208 |
| Number of Girls: | 185 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.80% | 188 |
| Other Asian | 19.80% | 78 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 35 |
| African | 7.90% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.