Oakgrove School
Oakgrove School is an academy special converter in Cheadle for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oakgrove School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024 of its predecessor, Oakgrove School. In 2025, 8% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Matlock Road Heald Green Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3BU |
| Phone | 01614374956 |
| Reference Number | 150471 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 85%
Girls: 15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Oakgrove School, inspected in July 2024.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Sep 2024 | Academy conversion letter |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 96 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25 pupils at Oakgrove School attended 93.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 20.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.5% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% |
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, 5.1% of pupils at Oakgrove School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 5.1 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
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 Oakgrove School had 3.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 11.2% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 45.5% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 12.5 | – |
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 Oakgrove School had 40 pupils, 97.5% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 35 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 4 |
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 Oakgrove School received £31,077 and spent £27,506 for each of its 39 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £177,000 (£4,530 per pupil).
Across all 4 schools of Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust, income was £10,776 and spending £10,173 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £177,000 |
| per pupil | £4,530 |
| In-year balance | £139,000 |
| per pupil | £3,571 |
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 Cheadle · Stockport local authority: places and applications
Oakgrove School is part of Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:
- Norbury Hall Primary School Stockport
- Dial Park Primary School Stockport
- Lisburne School Stockport
- High Lane Primary School Stockport
What is Oakgrove School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oakgrove School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024 of its predecessor, Oakgrove School.
When was Oakgrove School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oakgrove School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Oakgrove School have?
Oakgrove School has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oakgrove School cover?
Oakgrove School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are Oakgrove School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 8% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Oakgrove School?
Oakgrove School is at Matlock Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BU.