Oaks Park High School

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.

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.

In 2024–25 pupils at Oaks Park High School attended 89.8% of sessions (the national figure for secondary schools was 91.6%). 27.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 23.4%).

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 Oaks Park High School received £9,624 and spent £9,535 for each of its 1,358 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,246,000 (£917 per pupil).

Across all 2 schools of Cheam Academies Network, income was £8,682 and spending £8,664 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.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Carew Academy
• Harris Academy Sutton
• Wallington County Grammar School
• Wallington High School for Girls
• Wilson's School

Oaks Park High School is part of Cheam Academies Network, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• Cheam High School Sutton

What is Oaks Park High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oaks Park High School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

When was Oaks Park High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Oaks Park High School was last inspected in December 2023.

How many pupils does Oaks Park High School have?

Oaks Park High School has 1,407 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oaks Park High School cover?

Oaks Park High School for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Oaks Park High School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.0, and 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Oaks Park High School?

Oaks Park High School is at Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS.