OAKRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Staffordshire, Stafford

Education Centre Information: Oakridge Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Staffordshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 249
Number of boys: 124
Number of girls: 125
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Built in 1955; serves the area of Hillcroft Park and parts of the Cannock and Lichfield Roads to the south east of Stafford; facilities include a multi-function hall, recently redecorated and refurbished with physical education equipment, a dedicated computer suite, and a newly-built library and separate music room. Set in spacious grounds, which provide excellent games, play areas and seating areas. Extra-curricular activities include football, netball, orienteering, cross-country, chess, athletics, cricket, choir, recorder and French. Showcase school for art; centre of excellence for personalised learning. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 6pm. Dyslexia-friendly status. Basic Skills Quality Mark. Ethos: 'The child is at the centre of all we do; we all recognise that we all can learn and lead. The school offers the opportunity to develop the potential of the whole person, whatever their skills, talents, interests and needs'.