Oakdene Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Prescot (St. Helens).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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 support, challenge, and opportunities. At Oakdene , we strive to create a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where children feel valued, inspired, and empowered to achieve their very best.
Academic excellence and social intelligence are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to develop aspirational, lifelong learners who are reflective, resilient, and ready to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Through a rich and engaging curriculum, we equip our children with the knowledge, skills, and cultural capital they need to succeed in modern Britain and beyond. We are deeply committed to supporting the whole child. Our approach ensures that every pupil receives the highest quality education alongside strong pastoral care and opportunities for personal growth.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Fencing
- Football
- Judo
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 151020
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Constituency
- St Helens South and Whiston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Forester | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
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