The Oaks Infant School
Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1GL
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
312
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Wynn
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About The Oaks Infant School
The Oaks Infant School is a primary school in Sittingbourne for children aged 3 to 7, teaching boys and girls. Around 312 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Sittingbourne. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mrs Jenny Wynn.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated The Oaks Infant School Good at its inspection on 24 November 2021. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Attendance works out at roughly 94.9% (absence 5.1%) (2024/25). Around 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at The Oaks Infant School
You apply for a place at The Oaks Infant School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
The Oaks Infant School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Speech, language and communication. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 12; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
The Oaks Infant School offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
The Oaks Infant School contact details and location
The Oaks Infant School is at Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1GL. The school office can be reached on 01795 423619. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 24 November 2021
The Oaks Infant School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
The Oaks Infant School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If The Oaks Infant School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerThe Oaks Infant School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at The Oaks Infant School
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 12; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
- Speech
- language and communication
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at The Oaks Infant School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Oaks Infant School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
The Oaks Infant School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at The Oaks Infant School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming The Oaks Infant School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is The Oaks Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Oaks Infant School Good at its inspection on 24 November 2021. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does The Oaks Infant School offer?
The Oaks Infant School is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Speech, language and communication. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does The Oaks Infant School have a nursery or wraparound care?
The Oaks Infant School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are The Oaks Infant School's term dates and INSET days?
The Oaks Infant School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is The Oaks Infant School and how do I contact the school?
The Oaks Infant School is at Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1GL. The office number is 01795 423619. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is The Oaks Infant School and what ages does it take?
The Oaks Infant School has around 312 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 7. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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