Oakwood Primary School
URN: 116138 • Southampton SO16 8FD
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Primary School
- URN
- 116138
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Whitmarsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380742345
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandpiper Road, Southampton SO16 8FD
Summary
Oakwood Primary School, located in Southampton, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 414 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school promotes a respectful community ethos, encouraging students to believe in themselves and strive for their best. The headteacher, Maria Whitmarsh, emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Oakwood adheres to the National Curriculum, with a particular focus on developing engaging history lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Students explore various historical periods, from the Stone Age to significant local events like the Titanic and World War II. The school aims to instill a sense of pride in students' work through exhibitions and cross-curricular links, enhancing their understanding of historical contexts.
Oakwood Primary School also prioritizes communication with parents, providing essential information on school dinners, attendance procedures, and available vacancies. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources to support children's learning and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://oakwoodlive.net.
The curriculum at Oakwood adheres to the National Curriculum, with a particular focus on developing engaging history lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Students explore various historical periods, from the Stone Age to significant local events like the Titanic and World War II. The school aims to instill a sense of pride in students' work through exhibitions and cross-curricular links, enhancing their understanding of historical contexts.
Oakwood Primary School also prioritizes communication with parents, providing essential information on school dinners, attendance procedures, and available vacancies. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources to support children's learning and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://oakwoodlive.net.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Who to talk to at Oakwood (download)
- Our School (other)
- Home (other)
- Bridge Education Trust (Southampton) (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 205
- FSM %
- 27.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 209 | 205 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 418 | 209 | 209 | 420 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 420 | 26.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 420 | 26.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 411 | 211 | 200 | 420 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 409 | 222 | 187 | 420 | 17.40 |
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