Oakwood Community School
Oakwood Community School is an independent special school in Hinckley And Bosworth for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 84 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oakwood Community School is Expected standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Heath Road Barlestone Bagworth Leicestershire Leicestershire CV13 0JD |
| Phone | 01455273763 |
| Reference Number | 128078 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 84 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.29%
Girls: 35.71% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oakwood Community School has demonstrated a strong performance overall, particularly in its commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well from their individual starting points. The school has created a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported in their learning journey. While the leadership effectively monitors progress and maintains a nurturing ethos, there is a recognition that improvements are needed in specific areas such as writing skills and evaluating the impact of their interventions on different pupil groups.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Mar 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection |
| 04 Nov 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to safeguarding, creating a safe environment for pupils.
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum fostering cumulative learning.
- Highly personalised approach to behaviour support leading to positive attitudes to learning.
- Effective monitoring and support for attendance resulting in high rates of attendance.
- Proactive inclusion practices ensuring all pupils receive tailored educational support.
- High-quality personal, social, and health education curriculum enhancing pupils' wellbeing.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills need further development to improve fluency and accuracy.
- Leaders require deeper evaluation of their work's impact on specific pupil groups.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. 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. | 38 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 41 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 70 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 48 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 13 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 70 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 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. | 17 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 70 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 23 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 70 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 13 | 36 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 70 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 22 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 70 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 24 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 70 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 14 | 32 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 70 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 55 | 15 |
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Oakwood Community School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Oakwood Community School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oakwood Community School is Expected standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Oakwood Community School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oakwood Community School was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Oakwood Community School have?
Oakwood Community School has 84 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oakwood Community School cover?
Oakwood Community School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Oakwood Community School?
Oakwood Community School is at Heath Road, Barlestone, Bagworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, CV13 0JD.
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