Oaks Park High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Damson Way Carshalton SM5 4NS |
| Phone | 02086475842 |
| Reference Number | 147538 |
Oaks Park High School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. This is the school's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 since becoming part of the Cheam Academies Network. The school prioritizes the education of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and fosters a supportive and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Feedback from students indicates significant improvements in various aspects of school life, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1357 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.06%
Girls: 46.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 137 | 270 |
| 8 | 142 | 123 | 265 |
| 9 | 139 | 127 | 266 |
| 10 | 136 | 106 | 242 |
| 11 | 123 | 90 | 213 |
| 12 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 13 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.5% |
| Unclassified | 7.3% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Strong subject knowledge and high-quality teaching.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
- Ambitious curriculum with opportunities for personal and social development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks depth in a few subjects.
- Inconsistent management of low-level disruption in some cases.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.07 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.87 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 154 | 33 |
| Third Preference | 117 | 16 |
| From another Local Authority | 123 | 30 |
Previous Years
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