Oaktree School

Oaktree School continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school, fostering a warm and engaging environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Relationships among pupils and staff are notably positive, contributing to a culture of enthusiasm and a readiness to learn. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of the students, ensuring they are equipped with essential skills for their future lives. The school effectively supports pupils' personal development and well-being, with a focus on readiness for the world of work through various vocational learning opportunities.

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy attending school and have positive relationships with staff and peers.
• The curriculum is ambitious and meets the needs of all pupils.
• Teachers have secure subject knowledge and deliver engaging lessons.
• Pupils receive tailored pastoral support to help them achieve well.
• Strong systems are in place for safeguarding and staff training.
• There are meaningful work-related learning opportunities linked with local employers.

Areas for Improvement

• Some pupils require a more flexible curriculum to meet their individual learning needs.

In 2024–25 pupils at Oaktree School attended 89.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.4% 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, 2.1% of pupils at Oaktree 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 Oaktree School had 10.7 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 Oaktree School had 147 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

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 Oaktree School received £25,180 and spent £25,343 for each of its 147 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £379,000 (£2,579 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 Oaktree School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oaktree School is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

When was Oaktree School last inspected by Ofsted?

Oaktree School was last inspected in September 2023.

How many pupils does Oaktree School have?

Oaktree School has 147 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oaktree School cover?

Oaktree School for pupils aged 7 to 19.

Where is Oaktree School?

Oaktree School is at Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4HN.