Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 23 April 2015
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Oakleigh Road North

Whetstone

London, N200DH
Phone: 2083685336
Website: oakleighschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101396
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 0DH
Website: https://www.oakleighschool.co.uk/
Age range: 2-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 172
Free School Meals: 53.8% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 75.6% (130 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.2%; Good
Persistent Absence: 35.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 8 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 17; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 172 pupils; 2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Being the Best We Can Be"

Oakleigh has a positive and ‘can do’ attitude Always build on strengths and recognise achievements Knowledge and celebration of our diverse cultures, values and backgrounds Listen to pupil voice Encourage independence and life skills Incorporate learning across the wider community Give children stimulating and engaging lessons High quality play opportunities An open door policy and partnership with families Nurture through feeling safe and secure Develop confidence Everyone is respected and supported in our community Years of learning through a challenging and meaningful individualised curriculum Individual learning outcomes through early intervention Communication is at the heart of everything we do

Head Teacher's Message

Clare Power is the Head Teacher, starting in September 2024. She has over twenty years of teaching experience, including seventeen years in special education, and emphasises putting children and families first with staff passionate about providing the best education.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Soft play environment Immersive sensory room Eye gaze technology Sensory trolley Floor projector (interactive multisensory space) Classrooms with large interactive plasma screens iPads with stimulating apps Communication aids Playground areas divided into EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with large and small scale adventure play equipment, astro-turf, safety surfaces and paths for trikes, outside gym equipment, musical instruments and swings

Curriculum Highlights

The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is followed, adapted to suit individual learning needs. A Total Communication approach is used to support communication. Therapies from Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists are incorporated with teaching. Classrooms are equipped with specialist equipment and technology (interactive plasma screens, iPads, etc.) to support a range of SEND needs.

SEND Provision

Acorn Assessment Centre supports pre-school children with a wide range of SEND, including medical conditions, physical disabilities, social and communication differences, autism, and other learning needs. It provides ongoing multi-disciplinary intervention to help children make progress. Therapy input is guided by therapists within the Whittington Health NHS Integrated Therapy Services, and staff work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists. Children attend three-hour sessions, up to five times per week (total 15 hours). A Family Support Worker helps families develop strategies for communication and other areas of development.

Admissions Criteria

Children who come to Oakleigh School have an Education, Health and Care Plan where the Local Authority has named our school. Admissions details are available in the Admissions Policy.