Oak Tree School
Oak Tree School is an independent special school in Truro for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 133 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oak Tree School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2025. In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 18.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025. GCSE results: 2019.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Truro Business Park Threemilestone Truro Cornwall TR4 9NH |
| Phone | 01872264221 |
| Reference Number | 140942 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 133 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.98%
Girls: 9.02% |
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 |
|---|
Oak Tree School is currently classified as 'Requires Improvement' overall, reflecting challenges in the quality of education and leadership management. Although the school has made strides in creating a supportive and engaging environment for its pupils, many of whom come from difficult backgrounds, there are significant gaps in teaching quality across various subjects. Despite these challenges, the personal development and behavior of the students are reported as good, indicating a positive school culture. The leadership team has recently been stable but faces the task of consolidating trust among staff and parents after a period of turbulence.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- Pupils feel a sense of belonging and are happy at school
- Wide range of extracurricular activities tailored to pupils’ needs
- Effective careers program that aids pupils’ transition to further education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching across the curriculum
- Some teachers lack the required pedagogical expertise
- Gaps in pupils' reading ability and wider literacy skills
- Ineffective assessment approaches that do not address knowledge gaps
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 18.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oak Tree School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Oak Tree School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oak Tree School was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Oak Tree School have?
Oak Tree School has 133 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oak Tree School cover?
Oak Tree School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
What are Oak Tree School's GCSE results?
In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 18.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Oak Tree School?
Oak Tree School is at Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NH.
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