Oak Grove College
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Boulevard Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JX |
| Phone | 01903708870 |
| Reference Number | 126161 |
Description
betaOak Grove College is a coeducational special school and sixth form that caters to students with learning difficulties from the ages of 11 to 19, situated in Worthing, West Sussex (BN13 1JX). The school is maintained by West Sussex County Council and offers special educational needs provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty (PMLD). In December 2016, the school received the Foundation level of the British Council's International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Oak Grove College received an overall grade of "Good" following their Ofsted inspection in 2014. As of January 2023, the school has 275 pupils on roll, with 42.7% of them being eligible for free school meals. The school has a highly qualified team of professionals, led by Headteacher Phillip Potter, who is dedicated to providing the best in terms of education, care, and support for all students. Oak Grove College also participates in a wider federation, aiming to ensure the most effective use of resources and a partnership approach to all aspects of College life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 275 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.45%
Girls: 30.55% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 14 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-02-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-02-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 26 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 6 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 17 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 13 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 26 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 19 | 7 |