Oakwood Primary School
URN: 135857 • Cheltenham GL52 5HD
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Primary School
- URN
- 135857
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Child and Family Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- T Larner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01242515775
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cotswold Road, Cheltenham GL52 5HD
Summary
Oakwood Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, catering to 342 pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The school prioritises strong community links and collaborates with local educational institutions, including the University of Gloucestershire and Cheltenham Ladies College, to enhance the curriculum. Under the leadership of Executive Head Teacher Tony Larner, Oakwood works closely with Gardners Lane Primary School to foster a supportive educational environment.
The school’s ethos centres on promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships within the school community. Oakwood implements a restorative approach to behaviour management, emphasising the core expectations of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe. These values are integrated into daily activities and celebrated through a system of Dojo points, recognising students for their positive contributions.
Oakwood's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds or require additional support. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and aims to prepare all students for future success by encouraging them to aspire and achieve their best.
The school’s ethos centres on promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships within the school community. Oakwood implements a restorative approach to behaviour management, emphasising the core expectations of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe. These values are integrated into daily activities and celebrated through a system of Dojo points, recognising students for their positive contributions.
Oakwood's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds or require additional support. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and aims to prepare all students for future success by encouraging them to aspire and achieve their best.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Child and Family Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 342
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 173
- FSM %
- 41.50
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 342 | 169 | 173 | 420 | 41.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 358 | 177 | 181 | 420 | 39.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 326 | 167 | 159 | 420 | 39.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 326 | 167 | 159 | 420 | 39.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 317 | 160 | 157 | 420 | 41.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 334 | 167 | 167 | 420 | 26.00 |
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