King's Oak School

King’s Oak School is showing significant improvement since its last inspection and is well-positioned for future success. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils, prioritizing their welfare while maintaining high academic expectations. With a tailored curriculum that meets the individual needs of each pupil, many of whom have faced educational disruptions, the school is effectively helping students achieve personal and academic success. Staff foster positive relationships, ensuring a calm and orderly learning atmosphere that enables pupils to thrive in their educational journey.

Strengths

• The school has a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Strong relationships between adults and pupils contribute to a positive and calming school environment.
• Staff effectively support pupils' emotional and academic needs, enabling them to thrive despite previous educational challenges.
• The school has a well-implemented careers program that prepares pupils for future pathways.
• Staff receive specialized training to address pupils' complex needs and educational experiences.

In 2024–25 pupils at King's Oak School attended 77.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 63.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 35.1% of pupils at King's Oak School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 King's Oak School had 3.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 King's Oak School had 39 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 King's Oak School received £59,297 and spent £53,308 for each of its 39 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £851,000 (-£21,810 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is King's Oak School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for King's Oak School is Good, from an inspection in December 2024.

When was King's Oak School last inspected by Ofsted?

King's Oak School was last inspected in December 2024.

How many pupils does King's Oak School have?

King's Oak School has 39 pupils on roll.

What age range does King's Oak School cover?

King's Oak School for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are King's Oak School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 16.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is King's Oak School?

King's Oak School is at Eltham Palace Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5LX.