Oak Tree Primary School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Mitcham Court Cricket Green Mitcham Surrey CR4 4LB |
| Reference Number | 109774 |
Date Valley School Trust is a school that requires improvement, demonstrating some positive changes since its previous inadequate inspection. The headteacher's leadership is notable, having initiated efforts to improve the school and raise standards, while all independent school standards are now met. Despite these advances, there remain significant concerns regarding the quality of teaching and outcomes for pupils, with inconsistent progress across year groups, particularly for the most able students. Attendance rates are still below the national average, though improvements have been noted this academic year.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 84 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.86%
Girls: 57.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Additional inspection |
Strengths
- Skilled leadership is beginning to improve school standards.
- The school ethos positively impacts students' personal development and welfare.
- Pupils collaborate well during lessons and at playtime.
- Behaviour around the school is orderly and polite.
- Strong progress is made in Years 3 and 4 across various subjects.
- Effective communication and involvement with parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching across year groups.
- Insufficient challenge for the most able pupils.
- Pupils' handwriting in English is not well developed.
- Attendance is below the national average.
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