Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Windsor Avenue Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO15 2AH |
| Reference Number | 114722 |
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, demonstrating strong performance in various areas of the curriculum and providing a supportive environment for pupils. Most pupils enjoy their lessons, feel safe, and engage well with their peers and teachers. The school has made significant strides in closing learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting effective leadership and a committed staff. However, there is a focus on developing new subject leaders and enhancing governance to better evaluate curriculum impact, ensuring sustained improvements for future success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 326 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.37%
Girls: 46.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 50 | 95 |
| 2 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.6% |
| African | 8.3% |
| Indian | 7.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and describe learning as fun.
- Teachers have high expectations and provide effective support.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, starting from early years.
- Strong systems for safeguarding and pupil support are in place.
- Well-matched reading materials help support pupil learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders are new and need to support teachers effectively.
- Governors lack expertise in evaluating curriculum implementation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Alton Park Junior School
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL |
0.11 miles |
|
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8AG |
0.67 miles |
|
Ravens Academy
Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ |
0.73 miles |
|
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Melbourne Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 3SP |
0.74 miles |
|
Cann Hall Primary School
Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DA |
1.07 miles |
|
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH |
1.1 miles |
|
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4HR |
1.4 miles |
|
Burrsville Infant Academy
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4HR |
1.46 miles |
|
Holland Park Primary School
Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6NG |
1.51 miles |
|
Engaines Primary School and Nursery
St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PH |
2.29 miles |
|
St Osyth Church of England Primary School
Norman Close, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PN |
2.53 miles |
|
Holland Haven Primary School
Primrose Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 5PP |
2.54 miles |
|
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Old Clacton Road, Weeley, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9LW |
4.26 miles |
|
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY |
4.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lift Clacton
Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL |
0.57 miles |
|
Clacton County High School
Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ |
0.99 miles |
|
Minerva Independent School
Minerva House, 18 Cottage Grove, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DH |
1.01 miles |
|
Shorefields School
Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6HF |
1.41 miles |
|
Compass Community School Essex
274 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 9PY |
3.58 miles |