Pupils flourish and thrive at Oakdene Primary Academy. The curriculum is underpinned by the school motto, ‘Learning for Life’. Pupils are prepared exceptionally well for their next phase of learning and beyond. There is a culture of ambition and high aspiration that permeates throughout the school. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieve well. Pupils and staff are incredibly proud to belong to this school. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They understand the right of every child to an education. As a result, classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are inquisitive and demonstrate a love of learning. Pupils make impressive progress during their time in school and achieve high standards. Parents appreciate the rich and creative curriculum that the school offers. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the ‘memorable experiences’ that enhance their learning. There is a commitment from leaders to extend learning beyond the classroom through, for example, school visits and access to the school’s beach school and forest school. This school empowers pupils to have a voice and to understand that their opinions matter. For example, pupils led the school’s accreditation of the Rainbow Flag Award. Pupils enjoy a number of leadership roles and responsibilities, such as digital leaders and reading buddies.