How many pupils attend Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?

Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has 185 pupils on roll.

What ages does Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde take?

Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

How do I apply to Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?

Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde have a religious character?

Yes — Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?

When Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Children in catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living in the catchment area (see definition iii) of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. 21 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i)
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3Children in catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living in the catchment area (see definition iii) of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission.
4Children who attended Little Acorns nursery — Children who have attended our school-run nursery 'Little Acorns' for a minimum of 15 hours per week of their final pre-school year, with secondary consideration being given to children who have attended our school-run nursery 'Little Acorns' with less than 15 hours per week of attendance, ordered in total accumulated hours of attendance at Little Acorns over the pupils' final pre-school year.
5Children in catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School.
6Children out of catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living out of the catchment area who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission. (Where a sibling was allocated a place at the school in the normal admission round in a previous year because the child was displaced (see definition v) from the catchment school for their address, the application will be considered under criteria 3 above, subject to the siblings still living in the catchment area for the school from which they were displaced.)
7Children of staff — Children of staff (see definition vii) who have a) been employed at Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Children out of catchment area — Children living out of catchment area of Oakfield Church of England Primary School.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school are admitted before the oversubscription criteria are applied. The school's guiding principle is to serve the ecclesiastical parish of The Benefice of St John the Baptist, Oakfield, Ryde and Holy Trinity Ryde (Parish), as defined in the trust deed dated 1856.

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.

Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde take?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde located?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is located in Ryde, PO33 1NE, Isle of Wight.
How do I apply to Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde have a religious character?: Yes — Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: When Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Children in catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living in the catchment area (see definition iii) of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. 21 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i)
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3Children in catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living in the catchment area (see definition iii) of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission.
4Children who attended Little Acorns nursery — Children who have attended our school-run nursery 'Little Acorns' for a minimum of 15 hours per week of their final pre-school year, with secondary consideration being given to children who have attended our school-run nursery 'Little Acorns' with less than 15 hours per week of attendance, ordered in total accumulated hours of attendance at Little Acorns over the pupils' final pre-school year.
5Children in catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School.
6Children out of catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living out of the catchment area who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission. (Where a sibling was allocated a place at the school in the normal admission round in a previous year because the child was displaced (see definition v) from the catchment school for their address, the application will be considered under criteria 3 above, subject to the siblings still living in the catchment area for the school from which they were displaced.)
7Children of staff — Children of staff (see definition vii) who have a) been employed at Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Children out of catchment area — Children living out of catchment area of Oakfield Church of England Primary School.

Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde take?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde located?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde is located in Ryde, PO33 1NE, Isle of Wight.
How do I apply to Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde have a religious character?: Yes — Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 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 Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: When Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Children in catchment area with sibling on roll — Children living in the catchment area (see definition iii) of Oakfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. 21 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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