Oakdene Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Oakdene Primary Academy is a primary school in Billingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Billingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 13 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils flourish and thrive at Oakdene Primary Academy. The curriculum is underpinned by the school motto, 'Learning for Life'. Pupils are prepared exceptionally well for their next phase of learning and beyond. There is a culture of ambition and high aspiration that permeates throughout the school. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieve well. Pupils and staff are incredibly proud to belong to this school. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They understand the right of every child to an education. As a result, classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are inquisitive and demonstrate a love of learning. Pupils make impressive progress during their time in school and achieve high standards. Parents appreciate the rich and creative curriculum that the school offers. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the 'memorable experiences' that enhance their learning. There is a commitment from leaders to extend learning beyond the classroom through, for example, school visits and access to the school's beach school and forest school. This school empowers pupils to have a voice and to understand that their opinions matter. For example, pupils led the school's accreditation of the Rainbow Flag Award. Pupils enjoy a number of leadership roles and responsibilities, such as digital leaders and reading buddies.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths91%

91%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

299 pupils on roll, with places for 393

Eligible for free school meals38.5%

38.5%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.7%

3.7%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.4%

17.4%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oakdene Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Bewley Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Roseberry Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good71% met the expected standard
Pentland Primary School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard34% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Bramley
Address
Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3NR
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
URN
149007

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.