What did Ofsted judge Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2011 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Oakridge Parochial School?

Oakridge Parochial School has 29 pupils on roll.

What ages does Oakridge Parochial School take?

Oakridge Parochial School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Oakridge Parochial School located?

Oakridge Parochial School is located in Stroud, GL6 7NR, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Oakridge Parochial School?

Oakridge Parochial School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Oakridge Parochial School have a religious character?

Yes — Oakridge Parochial School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Oakridge Parochial School?

When Oakridge Parochial School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4). Looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the Parish — Children living within the Parish – The Oakridge Ward consists of five hamlets; Waterlane (GL6 7PH, 7PJ, 7PL, 7PN & 7PQ), Oakridge Lynch (GL6 7NR, 7NS, 7NU, 7NY & 7NZ), Far Oakridge (GL6 7PB, 7PD, 7PE, 7PF & 7PG), Bournes Green (GL6 7NL, 7NN & 7NW) and Tunley (GL7 6LP & 6LW); 3. Siblings — Siblings of children who are registered in the school and who will continue to do so at the time of admission of the younger child. (Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner). In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 6 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school. This will be measured by the shortest walking distance by road or maintained footpath or other public rights of way from the pupil's home, to the main entrance point of the school using a GIS computerised mapping system. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation, where supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Oakridge Parochial School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Oakridge Parochial School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Oakridge Parochial School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4). Looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children living within the Parish — Children living within the Parish – The Oakridge Ward consists of five hamlets; Waterlane (GL6 7PH, 7PJ, 7PL, 7PN & 7PQ), Oakridge Lynch (GL6 7NR, 7NS, 7NU, 7NY & 7NZ), Far Oakridge (GL6 7PB, 7PD, 7PE, 7PF & 7PG), Bournes Green (GL6 7NL, 7NN & 7NW) and Tunley (GL7 6LP & 6LW)
3Siblings — Siblings of children who are registered in the school and who will continue to do so at the time of admission of the younger child. (Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner). In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address at the time of application and admission.
4Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the school concerned. Applications under this criterion will be considered by a Governing Body Admissions Committee.
5Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

If two applications tie: Proximity to the school. This will be measured by the shortest walking distance by road or maintained footpath or other public rights of way from the pupil's home, to the main entrance point of the school using a GIS computerised mapping system. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation, where supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).

The school is a Voluntary Aided School. No supplementary information forms are required. The PAN is described as 'Standard Admission Level' of six for each year group.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Oakridge Parochial School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2011 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakridge Parochial School?: Oakridge Parochial School has 29 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakridge Parochial School take?: Oakridge Parochial School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oakridge Parochial School located?: Oakridge Parochial School is located in Stroud, GL6 7NR, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Oakridge Parochial School?: Oakridge Parochial School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Oakridge Parochial School have a religious character?: Yes — Oakridge Parochial School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Oakridge Parochial School?: When Oakridge Parochial School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4). Looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the Parish — Children living within the Parish – The Oakridge Ward consists of five hamlets; Waterlane (GL6 7PH, 7PJ, 7PL, 7PN & 7PQ), Oakridge Lynch (GL6 7NR, 7NS, 7NU, 7NY & 7NZ), Far Oakridge (GL6 7PB, 7PD, 7PE, 7PF & 7PG), Bournes Green (GL6 7NL, 7NN & 7NW) and Tunley (GL7 6LP & 6LW); 3. Siblings — Siblings of children who are registered in the school and who will continue to do so at the time of admission of the younger child. (Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner). In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 6 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school. This will be measured by the shortest walking distance by road or maintained footpath or other public rights of way from the pupil's home, to the main entrance point of the school using a GIS computerised mapping system. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation, where supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakridge Parochial School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Oakridge Parochial School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Oakridge Parochial School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4). Looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children living within the Parish — Children living within the Parish – The Oakridge Ward consists of five hamlets; Waterlane (GL6 7PH, 7PJ, 7PL, 7PN & 7PQ), Oakridge Lynch (GL6 7NR, 7NS, 7NU, 7NY & 7NZ), Far Oakridge (GL6 7PB, 7PD, 7PE, 7PF & 7PG), Bournes Green (GL6 7NL, 7NN & 7NW) and Tunley (GL7 6LP & 6LW)
3Siblings — Siblings of children who are registered in the school and who will continue to do so at the time of admission of the younger child. (Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner). In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address at the time of application and admission.
4Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the school concerned. Applications under this criterion will be considered by a Governing Body Admissions Committee.
5Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

The school is a Voluntary Aided School. No supplementary information forms are required. The PAN is described as 'Standard Admission Level' of six for each year group.

Oakridge Parochial School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Oakridge Parochial School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2011 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakridge Parochial School?: Oakridge Parochial School has 29 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakridge Parochial School take?: Oakridge Parochial School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oakridge Parochial School located?: Oakridge Parochial School is located in Stroud, GL6 7NR, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Oakridge Parochial School?: Oakridge Parochial School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Oakridge Parochial School have a religious character?: Yes — Oakridge Parochial School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Oakridge Parochial School?: When Oakridge Parochial School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4). Looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the Parish — Children living within the Parish – The Oakridge Ward consists of five hamlets; Waterlane (GL6 7PH, 7PJ, 7PL, 7PN & 7PQ), Oakridge Lynch (GL6 7NR, 7NS, 7NU, 7NY & 7NZ), Far Oakridge (GL6 7PB, 7PD, 7PE, 7PF & 7PG), Bournes Green (GL6 7NL, 7NN & 7NW) and Tunley (GL7 6LP & 6LW); 3. Siblings — Siblings of children who are registered in the school and who will continue to do so at the time of admission of the younger child. (Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner). In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 6 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school. This will be measured by the shortest walking distance by road or maintained footpath or other public rights of way from the pupil's home, to the main entrance point of the school using a GIS computerised mapping system. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation, where supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakridge Parochial School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Oakridge Parochial School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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