Oakridge Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 November 2025

Pupils thrive at this extremely inclusive school. They show pride in its friendly and welcoming culture. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They know that if they have any worries they will be helped by the kind school staff. There are high expectations in abundance at this school. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Leaders ensure that pupils can fully participate in their learning and in the many wider opportunities on offer. They are attentive learners who participate with enthusiasm in school life. The school's emphasis on oracy benefits all, including pupils who speak English as an additional language. Pupils behave very well. They demonstrate the school's values in the way that they show respect and kindness. Incidents of bullying are rare and swiftly resolved. Pupils enjoy their break and lunchtimes, where they interact happily together and have fun on the school's play equipment. They respond well to the role models they encounter from the adjacent junior school. Pupils look forward to sharing books with them and receiving stickers over lunchtime for showing good manners. The school engages well with its community. From the start of early years, families feel part of the school. Children settle quickly and happily into their school routines. The school communicates useful information about what pupils learn and how they can be supported with this at home. Pupils benefit from their experiences beyond school. They are excited by their trips to a local zoo and to local museums which bring their learning to life. The choir takes pride in singing at events in the community. The school offers an impressive and varied range of extra- curricular clubs. These include, for example, computing, young authors and outdoor education. Pupils attend in high numbers and gain additional skills, as well as having their interests nurtured and developed.

What the school should improve

• Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas. They should seek continued improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils. This includes disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

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