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Oakridge School

 

Through our roots, we flourish

 
 

It is a privilege to welcome you to Oakridge Parochial School, a unique, nurturing village school set in the beautiful Stroud district within the Cotswolds. As Interim Executive Headteacher, I feel honoured to be working alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families, and wonderful pupils who make this community so special.

This year marks an exciting new chapter for Oakridge Parochial and Bisley Blue Coat Schools as our Federated Governing Body begins a collaborative partnership with the Heartwood Federation. Heartwood’s vision places children firmly at the heart of all we do, ensuring that love, respect and life-long learning guide every decision. Grounded in the principle that schools belong at the heart of their local communities, Heartwood’s approach means decisions are made close to home, with the families and communities we serve at the forefront.

At Oakridge, our unique vision — ‘Through our roots we flourish’ — beautifully captures our commitment to nurturing every child. Just as strong roots support growth, we aim to provide the rich nourishment that enables our pupils to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Our roots run through every aspect of our curriculum, helping our children build strong foundations from which they can grow and flourish in all areas of their lives.

In keeping with one of Heartwood’s core values, the Christian value of perseverance is central to our ethos at Oakridge. Through academic learning, personal development and opportunities for social action, we encourage our pupils to embrace challenges, develop independence, and see difficulties as opportunities for growth. By fostering resilience and a love of learning, we help our children to develop into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Whether you are already part of our Oakridge family or discovering our school for the first time, I warmly invite you to explore our website and see for yourself what makes our small school such a special place to learn, grow and flourish.

Mrs Sarah Broadbent BEd NASENCo NPQEL
Executive Headteacher

 

Instagram Clips by Oakridge School:

The Oakridge Eco Warriors have been busy.
Another glorious, sunny day in the woods for these lucky children. #forestschoolfridays
As part of their project on transport, Class 1 visited the STEAM museum in Swindon this week. The museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway. The children learned all about Isambard Ki
So many happy memories made. Our parents are busy counting up the takings, so we'll report back soon on how much we raised for the school - and of course say a big thank you to all those who helped it to be such an amazing day.