Latest inspection February 2020
Oakridge Junior School
Basingstoke
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5RR, RG21 5RR
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Inspected February 2020
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · February 2020
Oakridge Junior School is described as a fully inclusive and aspirational school where pupils thrive and display exemplary behavior. Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school may have improved significantly across all areas since its last evaluation.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Exemplary pupil behavior in class and around the school site.
- Strong provision and secure progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A broad, ambitious, and well-sequenced curriculum designed to build vocabulary and knowledge.
Things parents should investigate
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- The upcoming graded inspection, as evidence suggests significant improvement since the last review.
- The range of extracurricular activities, including unique options like American flag football and kindness ambassadors.
- The daily phonics support provided to pupils who need to catch up in reading.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Leadership
Governors know the school well and make decisions in the best interests of pupils, while leaders take active measures to support staff well-being and manage workload.
Inspection highlights
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
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Absence rate
Data not currently available.
Persistent absence
Data not currently available.
Published by the Department for Education.
SEND & inclusion
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- February 2020
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