The Oaks Secondary School

About The Oaks Secondary School

The Oaks Secondary School is a large, local authority school for young people with special educational needs. We offer a diverse and enriched curriculum for over 340 pupils, supported by a wide range of accreditation opportunities.

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Key Facts

Founded 2005

Students 340

Head/Principal Mr Tweddle

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

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

17.5

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

4.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.69

Progress 8

Well below average

1.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

3.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

62 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School"

We have been with The Oaks for 4 years now and have never been disappointed. The teachers are amazing, the facilities are excellent and the values they instil in our children are exactly what we want for them. We've seen our child's confidence grow and their learning progress so much. We couldn't recommend this school enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen G Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 12, 2021

4.0

"Good but needs improvement"

We're generally happy with The Oaks, but we do think they could do more to involve parents in the curriculum and learning process. The teachers are great, but sometimes it feels like they're not communicating enough with us about our child's progress. Still, we've seen our child learn a lot and make friends, so we'll keep an open mind and give them another year.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2021

4.0

"Great Support for SEN"

My child attended The Oaks a few years ago and we were really impressed with the support they gave them. The staff were always available to talk and the facilities were great. I do think the school could improve on communication with parents, but overall we were very happy with our child's experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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