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What is the overall rating of Great Oaks School?

Great Oaks School has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 3 parent and student reviews on SchoolBrowse. These reviews cover various aspects including safety, teaching quality, communication, wellbeing, facilities, inclusion, and value for money.

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About Great Oaks School

Great Oaks School is a large Southampton secondary school for young people with a range of complex learning difficulties including autism and speech and language difficulties. We follow a broad and balanced curriculum with a particular emphasis on developing communication, literacy, numeracy and personal and social skills. We have introduced the Great Oaks Guarantee which lists 13 extra-curricular opportunities that we aim to give all pupils during their time at the School.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Geraldine Lindsay

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

0.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.58

Progress 8

Well below average

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

58 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 3

Raj P

Parent Nov 28, 2023

4.0

"Mixed Feelings About Our Experience"

We're still getting used to the school, but so far, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. Our child loves the arts programs and the sports facilities, but we've had some issues with communication and organization. We're hoping things will improve as we get more settled, but for now, we're taking things one step at a time.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

Sarah J

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic Support for My Child"

We were a bit nervous about choosing a special school for our child, but from the moment we visited Great Oaks, we knew it was the right place. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the facilities are amazing - the sensory rooms and IT suites are a game-changer for our child's learning. We especially love the Great Oaks Guarantee, which gives our child access to all sorts of extra activities and experiences.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

We're not even in the UK anymore, but we still think about Great Oaks with love and gratitude. Our child thrived in the supportive environment, made incredible progress, and developed a sense of confidence and self-worth that we'd never seen before. The school's values of Encourage, Inspire, and Support really shine through in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5