Oakwood School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Balcombe Road Horley Surrey RH6 9AE |
| Phone | 01293785363 |
| Reference Number | 125273 |
Oakwood School has been identified as having areas of strength, particularly in its commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has established a nurturing environment where most disadvantaged pupils feel supported and systems are in place to help them close gaps in their academic achievement. Despite rising to some challenges, including improving attendance and students' overall behaviour, the school has made notable progress, particularly in basic skills in reading and mathematics for its key stage 3 pupils. However, significant concerns remain, especially regarding the consistency of teaching quality across subjects, which has led to variable pupil achievement, particularly in national examinations. Additionally, while attendance has improved, too many disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND still do not attend regularly enough. Leadership has been proactive but needs to sharpen their focus on evaluating their impact, which will be essential for closing these gaps and raising expectations for both behaviour and academic outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1600 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.13%
Girls: 46.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 185 | 140 | 325 |
| 8 | 172 | 158 | 330 |
| 9 | 167 | 159 | 326 |
| 10 | 174 | 154 | 328 |
| 11 | 152 | 139 | 291 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.6% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 01 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 29 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection |
| 03 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Full inspection |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, ensuring a safe environment for pupils.
- Strong support systems for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Improvement in attendance and reduction in persistent absence.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum with strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Engagement in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality across the curriculum.
- Variable pupil achievement in national examinations.
- Low attendance rates for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Behaviour expectations are not consistently applied by staff.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 40 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 34 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 17 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 49 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 36 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 36 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 32 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 48 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 7 |
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