Oaklands Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
198
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/07/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
67%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Great North Road
Oaklands
Welwyn
AL6 0PX
01438715278

School Description

Oaklands is a ‘small school with big ambition’ for all pupils. This is a view shared by pupils, parents and staff. Pupils love to learn new things and are enjoying the newly implemented curriculum which is starting to help pupils know and remember more. Behaviour at Oaklands is good. Pupils are kind and quick to help each other out. Pupils say they are safe and know who to talk to if they are ever worried about something. Pupils report that bullying does not happen here. This is an inclusive school where everybody is valued. Pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met well. The wide range of responsibilities that pupils take on helps pupils prepare for the wider world. Pupils talk excitedly about their eco-council meetings. Members of the school council are involved in future plans for the ‘giant tepee’ in the garden. Older pupils act as positive role models to the younger children on the playground. Many pupils and parents speak highly of the way staff in school have supported their social and emotional needs, particularly during the pandemic. They said, ‘They don’t know what they would have done without it.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Many leaders are new in post. They have designed an ambitious curriculum which is currently being implemented. They have high expectations of staff and pupils. The curriculum is well sequenced and has started to be delivered well. Staff have good subject knowledge as a result of ongoing training. There is a key focus on pupils learning new vocabulary and knowledge. However, pupils are not always confident to recall prior learning and make the necessary links to know more and remember more. It is too early to see the impact of leaders’ intended curriculum. Leaders have made significant changes to the reading curriculum. They have introduced a new phonics scheme. This is being used alongside other reading interventions. However, these approaches are not being delivered consistently well enough to help the weakest readers catch up. Leaders have started to review the current range of old and new systems, but leaders are not clear about what is working the most effectively. The majority of pupils receive books that are well suited to their phonics knowledge. Staff are skilled at supporting pupils to break down unfamiliar words. Pupils understand how their lessons help them improve their skills in inference, retrieval and prediction. Most pupils in key stage 2 are confident readers. Children in early years settle into their learning quickly and are familiar with the school’s routines. They have positive relationships with their teachers and enjoy the range of experiences on offer. All areas of the curriculum are well sequenced. Children have the knowledge and understanding of concepts that help them to be prepared for Year 1. On occasion, information on what pupils know in reading and mathematics lessons is not being used well enough to ensure all groups of pupils in Reception and Year 1 are taught what they need to achieve well. Leaders have planned some additional training in assessment for learning to improve this. Leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND accurately. Staff are well supported to plan and deliver learning that ensures pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Where adaptations are required, for example personalised timetables, leaders work with external agencies effectively and appropriate specialist help is used to support pupils well. Pupils’ personal development is an integral part of the Oaklands’ curriculum. Pupils have opportunities beyond the school day. These include sports, arts, dance and musical events. All pupils’ faiths are celebrated, and pupils are knowledgeable about other cultures and religions. Pupils are encouraged to talk about their mental health and have a daily check-in about their well-being. Staff do not shy away from talking about sensitive topics such as extremism, war or death. The newly formed governing body has high aspirations for the pupils at Oaklands. It has supported leaders in making changes to the curriculum. It knows there is further work to do to make sure the changes are embedded and are having the desired impact. Governors have not asked for or been provided with enough information about vulnerable pupils. Therefore, they have not scrutinised this provision in the same detail as they have with other aspects of the quality of education. In discussion with the headteacher, the inspector agreed that the embedding of the newly introduced curriculum, assessment and early reading may usefully serve as a focus for the next inspection.

Oaklands Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>74, "strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>28, "strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 76 responses up to 19-07-2023

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