Oak Gardens Primary School

A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oak Gardens Primary School.

London, SE84QB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thornville Street
London, SE84QB
Phone
2086924660
Website
oakgardens.lewisham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100695
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB
Website
http://www.oakgardens.lewisham.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
220
Free School Meals
52.8% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 101.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
220 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspirational Brave Compassionate Determined Enlightened

Head Teacher's Message

Greetings, A warm welcome to The Phoenix Federation website – a window into the vibrant world of our learners. Here, you’ll find insights into the experiences, opportunities, and achievements that define the unique educational journey we provide for every child who attends our schools. From engaging classroom lessons to enriching extracurricular activities and field trips, we are committed to nurturing each pupil’s growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After-school clubs (Spring term)

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of the school with diverse books and reading opportunities; EYFS and KS1 have daily phonics sessions using Read Write Inc (RWI); KS2 uses Destination Reader for reading comprehension; The federation uses Literacy Tree for writing planning; Phonics and spelling are taught with age-appropriate patterns and weekly spelling tests from Year 1; Grammar and punctuation are taught in context; Handwriting uses the Letter Join Programme; Maths is taught with a Mastery approach and uses NCETM/White Rose resources; Mathletics is used for online practice; Early maths uses Numberblocks with NCETM collaboration

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is available from 7:30am to 8:30am and 3:15pm to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club is free of charge for all year groups until July 2025. After-school sessions cost £12 per session. Booking can be made through the school office or via ParentPay. Late pickup incurs a £5.00 fee every fifteen minutes. After two late collections, a child may be removed from the club with no refund.

Admissions Criteria

Places will be offered in Lewisham in the following priority: Children in Public Care – a looked-after child; A child or their family member who may have medical or social needs; A sibling who currently attends Lucas Vale Primary; Children living closest to the school.

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