Great Oaks College
Great Oaks College is an independent special school in Cannock for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 51 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Great Oaks College is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longford Road Cannock WS11 0LG |
| Phone | 01543622461 |
| Reference Number | 146806 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.63%
Girls: 31.37% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Peak Education – Cannock is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' grade across key areas of education, behaviour, and management, with an outstanding rating for personal development. The school, which caters to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, offers a well-planned curriculum that celebrates pupil success and encourages engagement. Leaders prioritize reading and have put successful strategies in place to promote it, although some pupils still struggle with it. The school ensures a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel cared for and are encouraged to build resilience through a rich programme of extracurricular activities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- High ambitions for pupil success demonstrated by dedicated leadership.
- Well-planned and logically sequenced curriculum in English and mathematics.
- Exceptional support for personal growth and vocational learning.
- Strong vocational provision that prepares pupils well for future employment.
- Effective safeguarding measures and attention to pupil welfare.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum lack depth, leading to gaps in knowledge and skills.
- A small number of pupils are reluctant to read, impacting their engagement.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Great Oaks College 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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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Longford Primary Academy
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St Lukes CofE Primary School
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Sherbrook Primary School
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Moat Hall Primary Academy
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Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
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1.68 miles |
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Moorhill Primary School
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1.8 miles |
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Redhill Primary School
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1.86 miles |
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Gorsemoor Primary School
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1.97 miles |
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Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
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2.04 miles |
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Five Ways Primary School
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2.2 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Landywood Primary School
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Poppyfield Primary Academy
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2.32 miles |
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Hednesford Nursery School
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| Name | Distance |
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Cannock Chase High School
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1.1 miles |
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Great Wyrley Academy
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1.17 miles |
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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
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1.17 miles |
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Cheslyn Hay Academy
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1.33 miles |
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Kingsmead School
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2.27 miles |
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Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS |
2.29 miles |
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Staffordshire University Academy
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2.33 miles |
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Norton Canes High School
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2.85 miles |
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What is Great Oaks College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Great Oaks College is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Great Oaks College last inspected by Ofsted?
Great Oaks College was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Great Oaks College have?
Great Oaks College has 51 pupils on roll.
What age range does Great Oaks College cover?
Great Oaks College for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Great Oaks College?
Great Oaks College is at Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 0LG.