The Oaks Secondary School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rock Road Spennymoor DL16 7DB |
| Phone | 01388827380 |
| Reference Number | 134662 |
The Oaks Secondary School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, reflecting a commitment to high standards and individual care for all pupils. The school effectively manages a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that each pupil receives tailored support through a highly specialized curriculum. Parents express significant satisfaction with the school's environment, highlighting the strong relationships forged between staff and pupils and the positive behaviour exhibited by students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 349 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.19%
Girls: 31.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 8 | 31 | 14 | 45 |
| 9 | 42 | 12 | 54 |
| 10 | 48 | 22 | 70 |
| 11 | 49 | 23 | 72 |
| 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 13 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.6% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils flourish due to strong, caring relationships with staff.
- The school's curriculum is highly ambitious and well-adapted to meet individual needs.
- Excellent personal development opportunities, including cultural and enrichment activities.
- Strong support for pupil well-being through various strategies and tailored programs.
- Effective preparation for students' next steps, including work experience and careers guidance.
- Extensive safeguarding training and robust procedures ensure pupil safety.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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