SchoolScoresOakdale Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Oakdale Road, Redbridge, South Woodford, London, E18 1JX
020 8989 7471 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Redbridge comparisons use the 36 of its 52 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 20th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Redbridge figures pool parents at the Redbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
70% — 5 points below the Redbridge average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redbridge. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.8% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oakdale Infants' School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Snaresbrook Prep School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Nightingale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Infants' School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Snaresbrook Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wanstead Church School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aubyn's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Glade Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redbridge Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oakdale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Oakdale Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oakdale Junior School?
92% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oakdale Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 133931.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.