SchoolScoresOakdene Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of WADE DEACON TRUST
Ashton Avenue, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 0QQ
01744 678410 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Prescot comparisons use the 7 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Prescot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Prescot figures pool parents at the Prescot 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
28 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104781), before it changed to its current form.
50% — 12 points below the St. Helens average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 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 St. Helens. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.49% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 14.2%* | 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
- St Ann's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longton Lane Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutton Manor Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cronton CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiston Willis Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oakdene Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oakdene Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Oakdene Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oakdene Primary Academy?
86% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Oakdene Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oakdene Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Oakdene Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151020.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.