Oakwood School
Type | Special School |
Age Range | 3-13 |
Religion | Does not apply |
Address | Druids Walk Walsall Wood Walsall West Midlands WS9 9JS |
Phone | 01543452040 |
Reference Number | 104275 |
Description
betaOakwood School is a specialist provision based in Walsall Wood, catering to children aged 3 to 13 with complex educational needs. Located at Druids Walk, Walsall Wood, WS9 9JS, the school offers 50 places at its campus for pupils with unique learning requirements. Providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment, Oakwood ensures that each child receives bespoke and innovative learning methods with the goal of optimum progression.
The school's highly qualified staff integrate forward-thinking approaches to resources and technology, permitting children to communicate and participate in the world around them, while fostering learning experiences tailored to all learning styles. Oakwood's student-centered approach promotes positivity, ambition, and resilience, striving to engage, motivate, and empower children in all areas of their lives.
Families and communities are integral to the school, coming together to foster supportive teams that build on strengths and help children overcome barriers through creativity, innovation, and technology. Emphasizing the maximization of potential, growth in independence, and celebration of all achievements, Oakwood is a hub of the community, creating personalized curricula that help students develop emotionally, physically, and holistically. The school is led by Executive Headteacher, Mrs Kate Bargh, Primary Head of School, Miss Michelle Smith, and Secondary Head of School, Mrs Ruth Richardson.
General Makeup
Number of pupils | 150 |
Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.33%
Girls: 22.67% |
Year Groups
Year | Number of pupils |
---|---|
1 | 26 |
2 | 19 |
3 | 30 |
4 | 23 |
5 | 15 |
6 | 14 |
7 | 16 |
8 | 0 |
Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
Last Inspection Date | 2018-11-13 |
Date | Description | Report |
---|---|---|
2018-10-02 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
2014-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2009-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2006-06-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2002-07-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
---|---|---|---|
Reading | -1.3 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Writing | -1.2 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Maths | -1.2 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.