Oak Lodge School
Oak Lodge School is an academy special converter in Barnet for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 190 pupils on roll.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heath View East Finchley London N2 0QY |
| Phone | 02084446711 |
| Reference Number | 143865 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.42%
Girls: 31.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| 9 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 11 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 12 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.3% |
| White, Other | 17.4% |
| African | 17.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2019 | School inspection |
| 06 Jan 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| Converted to an academy |
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at Oak Lodge School attended 89.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 33.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 7.1% | 7.4% | 18.3% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 10.6% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Severely absent pupils | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.1% of pupils at Oak Lodge School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Oak Lodge School had 6.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 10.8% | 21.0% | 7.7% | 13.0% | 13.9% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 83.3% | 79.5% | – | 71.4% | 76.5% | 87.5% | 71.4% | 81.8% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 5.2 | 5.9 | – | 8.7 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 11.0 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Oak Lodge School had 190 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 127 |
| Down's syndrome | 14 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 13 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 13 |
| Physical disability | 11 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 4 |
| Vision impairment | 3 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Oak Lodge School received £37,113 and spent £37,323 for each of its 188 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,001,000 (£5,326 per pupil).
Across all 2 schools of Barnet Special Education Trust, income was £38,943 and spending £38,684 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £588,000 | £791,000 | £770,000 | £815,000 | £1,131,000 | £1,067,000 | £1,001,000 |
| per pupil | £3,111 | £4,120 | £3,775 | £4,055 | £5,464 | £5,362 | £5,326 |
| In-year balance | £69,000 | -£111,000 | -£5,000 | £87,000 | £310,000 | £759,000 | -£39,000 |
| per pupil | £365 | -£578 | -£25 | £433 | £1,498 | £3,816 | -£210 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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Oak Lodge School is part of Barnet Special Education Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- The Windmill School Barnet
How many pupils does Oak Lodge School have?
Oak Lodge School has 190 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oak Lodge School cover?
Oak Lodge School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Oak Lodge School?
Oak Lodge School is at Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY.