Oakridge Parochial School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Oakridge Lynch Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7NR |
| Phone | 01285760269 |
| Reference Number | 115674 |
Oakridge Parochial School has been inspected for the first time since 2017 and continues to be recognized as a good school. The school fosters a nurturing community where pupils thrive, demonstrating positive attitudes towards learning and good behavior both in the classroom and around the school. The curriculum has been revamped to ensure comprehensive coverage and is well-sequenced, supported by effective training for teachers. Parents appreciate the individual attention provided to their children, contributing to the strong community spirit. Despite the many strengths, there are areas that need improvement. Assessment practices in subjects outside of English and mathematics are not yet fully developed, leading to some gaps in subject leaders’ understanding of pupil progress. Additionally, the learning provided in some subjects does not always build on prior knowledge effectively, which can limit pupil understanding and retention. Leaders are committed to addressing these issues to further enhance the education provided at the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 32.35%
Girls: 67.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing environment that supports pupil well-being.
- High expectations set by teachers for learning and behavior.
- Strong culture of reading supported by effective phonics instruction.
- Positive pupil attitudes towards learning and a calm, purposeful atmosphere.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Parental satisfaction with school leadership and individual attention to pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in subjects other than English and mathematics is not fully developed.
- Some subject leaders lack a detailed understanding of pupil learning progress.
- Not all teaching builds effectively on prior knowledge in certain subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Chalford Hill Primary School
Chalford Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8LG |
0.96 miles |
|
Bussage Church of England Primary School
The Ridgeway, Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8FW |
1.5 miles |
|
Eastcombe Primary School
Dr Crouch's Road, Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7EA |
1.51 miles |
|
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7BE |
1.66 miles |
|
Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6LQ |
2.06 miles |
|
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2QR |
2.79 miles |
|
Sladewood Academy
Bisley Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1NL |
3.01 miles |
|
Minchinhampton Primary Academy
School Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9BP |
3.03 miles |
|
Thrupp School
Thrupp Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2EN |
3.07 miles |
|
Miserden Church of England Primary School
Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA |
3.67 miles |
|
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Castle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HP |
3.75 miles |
|
Uplands Community Primary School
Thompson Road, Uplands, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1TE |
3.83 miles |
|
Rodmarton Primary School
Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6PE |
3.91 miles |
|
Avening Primary School
High Street, Avening, Avening Primary School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8NF |
3.94 miles |
|
Amberley Parochial School
Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5JG |
4.09 miles |
|
Beaudesert Park School
Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9AF |
4.13 miles |
|
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Beeches Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AB |
4.14 miles |
|
Rodborough Community Primary School
Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3RT |
4.21 miles |
|
Gastrells Community Primary School
Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3PS |
4.26 miles |
|
Sheepscombe Primary School
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7RL |
4.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thomas Keble School
Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY |
1.38 miles |
|
Cotswold Chine School
Box, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AG |
3.92 miles |
|
St Rose's Special School
Stratford Lawn, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AP |
4.17 miles |
|
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH |
4.52 miles |
|
The Acorn School
Church Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0BP |
4.54 miles |
|
Stroud High School
Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF |
4.62 miles |
|
Marling School
Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HE |
4.73 miles |
|
Archway School
Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX |
4.93 miles |