Oak Wood School

A good foundation school school in Hillingdon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oak Wood School.

Uxbridge, UB109HT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Continue in education or training
27.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Sutton Court Road
Hillingdon
Uxbridge, UB109HT
Phone
1895237350
Website
oakwoodschool.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102449
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT
Website
http://www.oakwoodschool.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1350 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
1,247
Free School Meals
38.7% (483 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
16.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
73.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.24
Progress 8 Range:
-0.44 to -0.04
University Progression:
35.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
35.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
31.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
48 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,247 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We dream, we learn, we grow"

Head Teacher's Message

Oak Wood School is an exceptional place to learn and study. The environment is vibrant and aspirational and our pupils are a privilege to work with.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

football netball rugby basketball table tennis badminton gymnastics dance

Sports

football netball rugby cricket hockey basketball table tennis badminton gymnastics dance

Facilities

main hall classrooms private meeting rooms AV equipment other specialist equipment well-resourced library sports hall Sixth Form provision

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is personalised to meet the needs of all learners. Retrieval practice is used to help pupils remember knowledge over time. Subject curriculums are aligned and sequenced effectively to ensure maximum efficiency. Equality and diversity are promoted through an inclusive curriculum. The curriculum is broad, reflecting the needs of all pupils and the local community, catering for academic and vocational subjects. Enrichment and extra-curricular activities broaden the pupil experience. The curriculum is designed to develop independence, resourcefulness and resilience, with partnerships with charities, businesses, universities, career advisors and alumni to support learning. The curriculum aims to develop social responsibility and leadership among pupils.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Oak Wood School provides SEND provision including a SEND Adapted Curriculum for English and Maths for pupils in Years 7-11 who are performing at grades U–2 in English and/or Mathematics, a Specialist Resource Base (SRP) for 12 pupils with Autism and an Education Health and Care Plan, EAL support with a priority register, links with external providers (e.g., Skills Hub KS3 Alternative Provision), and access to 2 places at the Skills Hub KS3 Alternative Provision for pupils needing a more vocational-based approach and personalised therapy/mentoring.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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