Oak View School

Oak View School has shown a commendable performance in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated domains. The school provides a curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of its pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have implemented a variety of initiatives that create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and respected, encouraging them to become confident learners and communicators. The engagement of the community, along with robust support for personal development, further enhances the learning experience at Oak View School.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and enjoy their studies.
• The curriculum is designed to meet the needs and capabilities of all pupils.
• Leaders effectively assess and support pupils' educational needs.
• Strong emphasis on communication skills facilitates better preparation for adulthood.
• Robust support for emotional well-being fosters positive decision-making.
• Pupils are given opportunities for personal development and practical life experiences.

Areas for Improvement

• Some pupils occasionally lose focus during lessons, and staff are slow to address this.

In 2024–25 pupils at Oak View School attended 90.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

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, 0.0% of pupils at Oak View School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

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 View School had 6.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

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 View School had 138 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

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 View School received £27,528 and spent £28,062 for each of its 138 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £171,000 (£1,240 per pupil).

Across all 16 schools of Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, income was £7,618 and spending £7,577 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

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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All schools in Loughton · Essex local authority: places and applications

Oak View School is part of Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, which runs 16 schools. The nearest others:

• The Alderton Junior School Loughton
• The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Loughton
• Staples Road Primary School Loughton
• Hereward Primary School Loughton
• White Bridge Primary School Loughton
• Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Buckhurst Hill
• St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill
• High Beech CofE Primary School Loughton
• Lambourne Primary School Romford
• Theydon Bois Primary School Epping

What is Oak View School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oak View School is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

When was Oak View School last inspected by Ofsted?

Oak View School was last inspected in January 2023.

How many pupils does Oak View School have?

Oak View School has 138 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oak View School cover?

Oak View School for pupils aged 3 to 19.

What are Oak View School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Oak View School?

Oak View School is at Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS.