Oak Gardens Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Thornville Street London SE8 4QB |
| Phone | 02086924660 |
| Reference Number | 100695 |
Lucas Vale Primary has transitioned from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a Good overall rating. The school provides an inspiring environment where pupils are happy, confident, and encouraged to learn from their mistakes. Leaders actively promote high expectations, ensuring that the curriculum reflects the diverse heritage of its pupils and fosters understanding of the world. There are effective strategies in place for teaching early reading and mathematics and for supporting vulnerable students, including those with SEND. Overall, learners are safe and feel respected within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 184 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.89%
Girls: 45.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 4 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 6 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 26.1% |
| Caribbean | 15.2% |
| White, Other | 12% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.8% |
| White, British | 8.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have created an ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Pupils are happy, articulate, and confident.
- High priority is given to early reading and phonics instruction.
- Teachers maintain high expectations and positive relationships with pupils.
- The school effectively supports pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always ensure deep learning of the intended curriculum.
- Some pupils with SEND do not have their needs fully met in lessons.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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