The Oak Tree Academy
Newham Grange Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Oak Tree Academy is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 16th of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2019, report published 13 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Pupils embrace the school's motto 'from tiny acorns mighty oaks grow'. Older pupils (mighty oaks) happily encourage and support younger children (tiny acorns). Pupils have a strong sense of belonging to the school. One pupil, who reflected the views of many, said, 'everyone here spreads respect and kindness.' The school has incredibly high expectations for pupils' behaviour. It encourages pupils to make positive choices rewarded with praise. Staff model diligently the school's behaviour expectations. Pupils behave with consistently high levels of respect for each other. Pupils praise each other, acknowledging high-quality knowledge and skills. 'Applause moments' ring out around the school as pupils celebrate success. Pupils behave exceptionally well. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. The impact of the school's work is reflected in the school's end of key stage outcomes. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly. Pupils demonstrate a strong awareness of safety. The school's 'talk it out' cards provide pupils with opportunities to share their concerns with an adult. Pupils value the high- quality pastoral support on offer. Pupils in Year 5 and 6 relish the ten challenges in the 'I Aspire' project. Pupils engage in tasks that effectively prepare them for the next stage of their educational journey.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 431
Schools near The Oak Tree Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Academy | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to exceptional | 68% met the expected standard |
| Mill Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitehouse Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Pollitt
- Phone
- 01642602029
- Address
- Newham Grange Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SE
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 139959
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.