Oak Wood Secondary School

Type Special School / Academy special converter
Age Range 11-19
Religion Does not apply
Address Morris Drive
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4QH
Phone 02476740901
Reference Number 139469

Oak Wood Secondary School is performing well and has been recognized as a good school. The school has undergone significant changes, resulting in positive outcomes for pupils. The strong emphasis on preparing students for life after school, including support for college and employment opportunities, is a notable strength. Additionally, the curriculum has been broadened and is designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Overall, pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported in their learning journey.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 175
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 65.71%
Girls: 34.29%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 47.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 12%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 15 15 30
8 10 6 16
9 20 6 26
10 19 10 29
11 15 5 20
12 9 8 17
13 15 6 21

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 65.7%
Unclassified 9.1%
Indian 5.7%
Mixed, Other 5.1%
White, Other 4%
Asian, Other 1.7%
White & Asian 1.1%
African 1.1%
Irish 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.6%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
Caribbean 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 26 Sep 2023
Date Report
26 Sep 2023 School inspection
21 Mar 2018 Short inspection
03 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
04 Apr 2013 Academy conversion letter
24 Jan 2012 Curriculum and development visit
Previously as Oak Wood Secondary School
24 Jan 2012 Curriculum and development visit
08 Dec 2009 Full inspection:
08 Dec 2009 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2007 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils are well prepared for life after school with effective career education.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and includes a wide variety of subjects.
  • Pupils engage well in lessons with effective support for SEND.
  • There is a strong focus on reading and phonics, leading to many pupils reading fluently.
  • Pupils benefit from a variety of extra-curricular activities that support personal development.

Areas for Improvement

  • The school lacks an accurate view of how well the curriculum is being delivered.
  • The assessment system for measuring the impact of the curriculum over time is not well developed.

Destinations after GCSE's

Staying in Education
 >  Further Education
 >  School Sixth Form
 >  Sixth Form College
 >  Other Education
Apprenticeships
Employment
Not in education or employment
Unknown

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