The Oaks
The Oaks is an independent special school in Stoke-On-Trent for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 60 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Oaks is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.
Ofsted inspection: November 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Phoenix House Scotia Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 6FF |
| Reference Number | 148037 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80%
Girls: 20% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Active Wellbeing School has made substantial progress since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement rating to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school is particularly effective in providing a supportive and engaging environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the individual needs of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), making sure they have the necessary support to succeed. The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed, and leaders are rigorously working to enhance educational delivery while continually reflecting on improvement areas.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Apr 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement.
- Well-designed curriculum that engages pupils.
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Effective leadership and management.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Commitment to developing pupils' character and self-esteem.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff expertise in delivering the new curriculum is still developing.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Oaks 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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What is The Oaks's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Oaks is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.
When was The Oaks last inspected by Ofsted?
The Oaks was last inspected in November 2024.
How many pupils does The Oaks have?
The Oaks has 60 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Oaks cover?
The Oaks for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Oaks?
The Oaks is at Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6FF.