Oak Lodge School

A good community special school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oak Lodge School.

London, SW128NA Ofsted: Good Age 10-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 May 2016
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
101 Nightingale Lane
Balham
London, SW128NA
Phone
2086733453
Website
oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101094
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
101 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London, SW12 8NA
Website
www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Age range
10-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
102
Free School Meals
72.9% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
96.1% (98 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
102 pupils
10-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Our shared aim is to nurture your child, to develop the tools and language and social skills they will need for a successful future. We foster an appreciation of individual uniqueness so that everyone is respected and valued. Our young people are supported to develop into independent and successful learners with a positive identity. We encourage strong partnerships with our parents and the wider community. Oak Lodge is a very happy and friendly school in which a sense of fun and achievement shines through.

Curriculum Highlights

Small class sizes with higher staff to pupil ratio Access to our adapted curriculum

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