Oaklands School
Loughton, Essex · IG10 4RA
Pupils
258
Day fees
£17k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Oaklands School is a coeducational independent prep school in suburban Loughton, Essex, serving pupils from age 3 to 11. The school emphasises a warm, inclusive community ethos with a broad curriculum spanning nursery through Key Stage 2. Recently expanded with new nursery and pre-school facilities from September 2026, it positions itself as part of the Oak-Tree Group of Schools with active engagement in residential trips, outdoor learning, and competitive sports.
- →Warm, inclusive community culture with explicit emphasis on belonging and special experience
- →Broad co-curricular programme including competitive sports (ISA leagues), residential trips, and nature-based activities
- →Day-only model with flexible entry points (age 3, 4, 7, 8, 11) accommodating various family transitions
Who thrives here
Families seeking a supportive, community-focused prep education without boarding, valuing outdoor learning, sports participation, and pastoral care. Suits well-adjusted children who benefit from a warm, less formally pressured environment.
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Contact & visit
6/8 Albion Hill
Loughton, Essex
IG10 4RA
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Oaklands School?
Day fees at Oaklands School are approximately £16,962 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Oaklands School?
Oaklands School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Oaklands School a boarding school?
Oaklands School is a day school in Loughton and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, welcoming community culture and inclusive ethos
✓Strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and pastoral care
✓Active, well-organised co-curricular programme with outdoor learning and residential trips
✓Competitive sports opportunities in girls' football and athletics
✓Accessible admissions with multiple entry points reducing change anxiety
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting independent assurance of quality
!Limited transparency on academic outcomes and progression data
!Fees information not published online, creating opacity on cost comparison
!May lack subject depth or elite academic stretching compared to selective preps