The Oaks

About The Oaks

The Oaks is a small independent school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We pride ourselves on creating a caring, supportive and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive and have the freedom to flourish. We believe it is our collective responsibility to enable and encourage every unique child to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

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

2.5

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

The Oaks School has truly become a part of our family. From the first day, we felt welcomed and supported. The teachers are always there to lend a listening ear and the facilities are top-notch. My child has thrived in this nurturing environment and we couldn't be more grateful.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ava B

Parent Nov 25, 2021

4.0

"Some Great Moments, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at The Oaks. On the positive side, our child loves their teacher and the extracurricular activities are fantastic. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and have felt a bit left out of important decisions. We're hoping to see some improvements in these areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kai R

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"Exceptional Care for Our Child"

We were initially hesitant to join The Oaks, but from the moment we met the staff, we knew we had found the right place. The school's emphasis on emotional wellbeing has been a game-changer for our child, and we love the way they incorporate therapy into their daily routines. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because we've experienced some minor communication breakdowns with the teachers.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Leah T

Parent Jun 10, 2020

5.0

"Our Child Flourished Here"

We sent our child to The Oaks from Reception to Year 6 and couldn't be more pleased with the education and support they received. The school's individualized approach to learning really paid off for our child, who went on to excel in their GCSEs. We're so grateful for the relationships we formed with the staff and the sense of community we experienced.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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