Oakwood School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 2 The Oaks Business Park Shepherds Lane Shrewsbury SY3 8BT |
| Reference Number | 131033 |
Oakwood School is a specialist independent school providing education to pupils who have experienced significant trauma. While the school has a well-structured and broad curriculum along with knowledgeable staff who understand the needs of their pupils, it faces challenges in implementing its behavior policy effectively. The inspection highlighted positive relationships between staff and pupils and a strong emphasis on safeguarding, but concerns were raised regarding the oversight of behavior management, which is currently insufficient. This emergency inspection was triggered due to raised concerns about pupils' safety, well-being, and educational provision, revealing that not all independent school standards are consistently met.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 8 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.5%
Girls: 12.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 13 May 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- The curriculum is broad and well-structured, encouraging a wide range of national curriculum subjects.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster engagement and calm classroom environments.
- Effective safeguarding practices with a high priority on pupil safety.
- Well-maintained and safe premises that provide an attractive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- The behavior policy is not implemented rigorously, leading to insufficient oversight of behavior patterns.
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