Oakley Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakley Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7JZ |
| Reference Number | 116047 |
Oakley Infant School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating overall in its recent inspection. Notably, the school has strengths in behaviour and personal development, which are rated as 'Outstanding'. The supportive and inclusive environment encourages positive relationships among pupils, and there is a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and respect. This commitment is reflected in the school's ethos and the high expectations set by leaders. Following a gap of 14 years since its last inspection, which was rated 'Outstanding', the report acknowledges the progress made while also highlighting areas that need improvement due to changes in the educational framework and practices since then.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Inclusive environment that supports all learners, including those with SEND
- High expectations for pupils' personal development alongside academic success
- Strong early years provision with a focus on social and academic growth
- Effective training for teachers to support necessary skills and knowledge
- Ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum
- Strong community and parental support reflected in positive relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of a systematic approach to assessing knowledge acquisition in foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Oakley Church of England Junior School
Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JZ |
0.13 miles |
|
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Treetop Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7GJ |
1.88 miles |
|
Kempshott Infant School
Old Down Close, Homestead Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL |
1.91 miles |
|
Kempshott Junior School
Old Down Close, Homesteads Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL |
1.91 miles |
|
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5BB |
2.22 miles |
|
Park View Primary School
Pinkerton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RT |
2.43 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4US |
2.44 miles |
|
North Waltham Primary School
Church Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2BL |
2.53 miles |
|
Hatch Warren Junior School
Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4PQ |
2.59 miles |
|
Hatch Warren Infant School
Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4PQ |
2.62 miles |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN |
2.68 miles |
|
Castle Hill Infant School
Greenbank, Winklebury Way, Castle Hill Infant School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN |
2.71 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Pinkerton Road, South Ham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RE |
2.89 miles |
|
Manor Field Junior School
Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DH |
2.99 miles |
|
Manor Field Infant School
Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DH |
2.99 miles |
|
Saxon Wood School
Rooksdown Lane, Rooksdown, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NH |
3.13 miles |
|
Winklebury Infant School
Willoughby Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
3.16 miles |
|
Winklebury Junior School
Willoughby Way, Off Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
3.19 miles |
|
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4ER |
3.27 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Junior School
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
3.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR |
2.56 miles |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5TH |
2.61 miles |
|
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA |
2.86 miles |
|
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS |
2.88 miles |
|
Limington House School
St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PS |
2.96 miles |
|
Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP |
3.53 miles |
|
Inclusion School
Jays Close, Viables, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4BS |
3.61 miles |
|
Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN |
3.81 miles |
|
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF |
4.07 miles |
|
The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB |
4.32 miles |
|
Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP |
4.4 miles |
|
Dove House Academy
Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU |
4.42 miles |
|
The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL |
4.49 miles |