# Great Oaks School — Southampton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Geraldine Lindsay

## Contact

- **Address:** Vermont Close, Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT
- **Phone:** 02380 767660
- **Website:** https://www.greatoaks.school
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/southampton/great-oaks-school-18468

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Nov 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*

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