School Information

Principal’s Welcome Welcome to Oakdene Primary Academy, a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of Rainhill. As Principal, I am proud to lead a dedicated and passionate team committed to nurturing every child’s potential and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our vision, Growing Through Excellence, reflects our belief that every child can thrive when provided with the right

Please follow the links below to access our school performance data via DFE school and college performance tables website. You can view school performance tables by clicking here .

All schools in England have a governing body which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. A key role is to act as a 'critical friend': to support, challenge, ask questions and represent the school community. Our Local Governing Committee is made up of a range of people from a range of different backgrounds including: parents, staff members, local councillors

Senior Leadership Team Ms Young Headteacher Mr Weston Deputy Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Year 6 Teacher Mrs Hughes Assistant Headteacher, Deputy DSL and Year 2 Teacher Ms McEwan-Hancock Office Manager Class Teachers Mrs Jones Reception Miss Smith Year 1 Mrs Garton-Pope & Miss Bowes Year 3 Mrs Phelan Year 4 Mrs Doherty

Our latest OFSTED report can be found here

Schools have a duty to teach British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those of other faiths and beliefs. Teachers are required in the conduct section of their Standards, to uphold public trust in the profession by not undermining fundamental British Values. Oakdene Primary School expects all staff to model and teach these values. Our

Please find below a list of Oakdene Primary School’s Policies, If there is a policy not listed which you would like to see please email the academy. Wade Deacon Trust Policies

We are currently working on our new prospectus for 2025-26. Paper copies of any information from this website is available upon request from the School office. Click here to contact the School

Pupil Premium Pupil Premium was introduced by the Government in April 2011, as one of its measures aimed at reducing inequalities. A total of £625 million was allocated to Local Authorities and Schools. The Government allocates additional funding aimed at supporting pupils who are: Eligible for Free School Meals Looked after by the Local Authority The children of Armed Service personnel

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Oakdene Primary School is a mainstream school which strives to provide the best learning opportunities for all pupils. We also have specialist provision Resource Base for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health for a limited number of KS2 pupils. Our core values promote an inclusive school community. We recognise that all pupils are

At Oakdene, our core values underpin all aspects of school life: Responsibility   - encouraging ownership of actions and learning Respect   - fostering kindness, empathy, and consideration Friendship   - building strong, supportive relationships Honesty   - nurturing integrity and trust Determination  - inspiring perseverance and resilience Pride - celebrating achievements and taking

Striving For Excellence! Striving for Excellence is the foundation of our school! Children and staff strive to do their very best and even when it gets tough, we keep on going. We try hard, we work hard and we have positive attitudes to learning. Our vision is that every child can reach their full potential regardless of barriers that they may have or encounter. Our children are central to