On Wednesday 16th July, we were really pleased to welcome a team from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue to school.

At the end of the Summer Term the whole of Oaklands School participated in its annual Sports Day.

Last week the whole school got together for a fantastic team building session lead by Paul Radford, Combined Cadet Force (CCF) School Staff Instructor at Pangbourne College.

On Monday 14th July Ash class made their first visit to Shalbourne Community Growers.

On Friday 4th July, Pine class went on a trip to Sprouts Play Barn, which is located within Millets Farm Centre near Abingdon in Oxfordshire.

Thursday 3rd July was the perfect summer’s day for Willow Class to be in and around The Wilderness in Kintbury, West Berkshire as part of Action for Rivers Kennet’s (ARK) River School.

Pupils who ride regularly at Enborne Equestrian Centre, were pleased to take part in this year’s Great Big Ride on Saturday 28th June in support of Autism in Racing.

Oaklands School has been awarded Market Entrant of the Year at the Education Investor Awards 2025 .

Some of our pupils have helped to create this peaceful woodland area outside our school building, which will be used for lessons, therapy sessions and play.

We're pleased to announce that we'll be holding our next Open Day, for prospective students, their parents and carers on Saturday 12th July from 10am to 1pm.

Hazel class had an exciting time exploring the ball pits, trampolines, painting, swings, roundabouts, go-karts, water stations, and slides at Swings and Smiles in Thatcham.

Cedar class had great fun when they recently visited the English Heritage site, Donnington Castle.

We've just published our Term Dates for 2025/26.

Ash class have just made their Big Trip of the term to We The Curious in Bristol.

We currently have opportunities for a Qualified Teacher (SEN) and Teaching Assistants (both TA and HLTA) to join our dedicated team.

We're pleased to announce that we'll be holding our next Open Day, for prospective students, their parents and carers on Saturday 7th June from 10am to 1pm.

Willow class were really pleased to welcome ARK - Action for the River Kennet into their classroom for the morning to learn about the importance of keeping our local rivers healthy.

Elm class are currently reading 'Bob - No ordinary Cat' by James Bowen. They have researched different types of poetry and wrote their own poems based on concepts in the book they have read about so far.

Willow class have made the most of the glorious sunshine by heading out for a trip to the woods.

Before we broke up for the holidays Maple Class enjoyed a special Easter treat by visiting Finkley Down Farm.