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Determined Admission Arrangements 2026-2027 Planned Admission Number (PAN) - 20 The following criteria will apply to oversubscribed schools: 1. Children in Public Care - Looked after children (often known as in care or LAC) or children who were previously looked after (PLAC), but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. This

The Governors and staff at Oakdene Primary School are united in their belief that regular school attendance is the key to enabling children to maximise the educational opportunities available to them. Helping them to become emotionally resilient, confident and competent adults who are able to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to their community. Oakdene Primary

Do you have an after school club? Did you know you can use our Out of School Club on an ad hoc basis? Bookings don't need to be a regular or repeating pattern. We also offer contracts to secure your bookings on a weekly basis - please ask for more information. REGISTER YOUR CHILD Simply complete the Terms & Conditions and Data Form listed below and return both to school. Once we've processed

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View our lunch menu All Infant Children (Reception, Year 1 & Year 2) are entitled to a free school meal this is called universal free School meals. Menus repeatedly roll over a 3-week period and normally get refreshed every 6 months. Children pick their meals in class with the class teacher and learning support assistants. If you believe your family may be entitled to

P​lease find below links to our fortnightly whole school newsletters.

Ofsted Guidelines From September 2020, Ofsted issued further guidelines regarding e-safety provisions in schools. Ofsted now lookout for how the schools protect and educate staff and pupils in its use of technology, along with what measures the school have in place to intervene and support should an issue arise. Expectations Teaching and non-teaching staff should be aware and able to

Visit the Ofsted Parent View website to give your views: https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

The Children’s Act (2004) states that every organisation must have a “named person” for safeguarding. Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024), states that the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) must be an ‘appropriate senior member of staff, from the school or college leadership team’ (p.28). Here at Oakdene Primary School we have a named DSL and named Deputy DSLs. Both the DSL and the Deputy

Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform: promotes a sense of pride in the school; engenders a feeling of community and belonging; is practical and smart; identifies the children with the school; is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be); makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance; is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by

2025 - 2026 INSET DAYS / School Closures days Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - INSET DAY - closed for children Monday 3rd November 2025 - INSET DAY - closed for children Friday 19th December 2025 - INSET DAY - closed for children Monday 5th January 2026 - INSET DAY - closed for children Wednesday 22nd July 2026 - INSET DAY - closed for children Term Dates Thursday 4th September 2025 -

8:45 - 9:00am - Doors open and Morning registration 10:30am-10:45am - Morning break 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch time 3:15pm - Infant home time 3:15pm - Junior home time Morning Playtimes At 10:30am, all of the children in school have a morning break time. Break time is between 10:30 and 10:45. Children who wish to have a morning snack, can have a selection of fruit and a drink of water