Oakdale Junior School

About Oakdale Junior School

Welcome to Oakdale Junior School - a high achieving school at the heart of our community in South Woodford.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Danvir Visvanathan - Executive Headteacher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 62 responses • 18.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.8% positive 3.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.8% positive 3.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.8% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

82.3% positive 14.5% negative

My child does well at this school

95.2% positive 4.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 62 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

15.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

60.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David M

Parent Dec 12, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Oakdale Junior School. Some of the teachers are excellent, but others seem a bit lacking in communication with parents. The facilities are great though, and my child has enjoyed the school's outdoor spaces.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Community"

I've been really impressed with the Oakdale Junior School community. The staff are supportive and encouraging, and the facilities are great. My child has loved attending the Breakfast Club and After-School Club.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophia K

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Wonderful School"

I've been really happy with the school so far. The teachers are great and the school's programs for learning and fun are excellent. My child has made some great friends too.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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James T

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Exceptional Education"

I'm so grateful for the education my child received at Oakdale Junior School. The school's values of respect, kindness, and responsibility really shone through in the way my child was treated by the teachers and staff.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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