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Oakwood Primary School

Sandpiper Road, Southampton, SO16 8FD
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Oakwood Primary School
Southampton, SO16 8FD
414 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
27.10% FSM %
209 Boys
205 Girls
About Oakwood Primary School

Oakwood Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Maria Whitmarsh.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southampton
Region South East
Administrative District Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency Southampton Test
Ward Coxford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Bridge Education Trust
UKPRN 10076960
URN 116138
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachel Gander Chair of Governors 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matt Maiden Chair of Governors 01/05/2024 17/07/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Joe Crook Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Fawcitt Governor 01/04/2021 31/03/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gemma Fawcitt Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Ben Hammond Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Laurence Harding Governor 02/02/2026 01/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jayanand Kumaraguru Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by LA
Amy Ryan Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakwood Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Southampton.
Oakwood Primary School has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Oakwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Oakwood Primary School is Mrs Maria Whitmarsh.
Oakwood Primary School is at Sandpiper Road, Southampton, SO16 8FD, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Oakwood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Oakwood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Maria Whitmarsh
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, SO16 8FD
02380742345
oakwoodlive.net
Location
SO16 8FD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116138
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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