Ocklynge Junior School opened in September 1972 when the former St. Mary's Boys School and Ocklynge Girls School were combined. The School caters for children aged 7-11 yrs.

Since the opening of the school there have been a number of extensions and improvements to the building. In addition to the classrooms the school now benefits from having a multi-purpose hall with stage, a second carpeted hall used for drama, dance, etc., a music room, practical room for arts and crafts, a refurbished library, a special needs room, a swimming pool and two fully equipped computer suites.