Oak Lodge School

Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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: 7 November 2012
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Roman Road

Dibden Purlieu

Southampton, SO454RQ
Phone: 2380847213
Website: oaklodge.hants.sch.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 116637
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ
Website: https://www.oaklodge.hants.sch.uk/
Age range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 158
Free School Meals: 41.1% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (158 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 29.6%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 13 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 26; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 158 pupils; 11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Outstanding Achievement and Knowledge for Life"

democracy rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

We celebrate Christian festivals with St Andrew’s Church through services, choir performances, and pupil-led reflections.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Kieron Hudson, introducing Oak Lodge School as a nurturing, therapeutic environment and inviting enquiries.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cartooning club Lunch club

Sports

Roundnet

Facilities

Four learning classrooms for pupils with more complex needs Self-contained outside play and learning space In-classroom multifunctional rooms for therapies, sensory integration work, physio, quiet study, role play and social games Breakout rooms and outdoor spaces Access to main school playground at lunch and breaktimes

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum includes Maths, English, Science, IT, the Arts, Food Technology, and PE Key Stage 4 offers accreditations including Entry Level, GCSE, Functional Skills, and BTEC, plus additional qualifications such as Food Hygiene Curriculum supports individual therapeutic and sensory needs Lessons delivered by subject specialists with emphasis on life skills and preparation for adulthood

SEND Provision

SEND Provision includes Speech and Language Therapy (provided by Hampshire County Council with in-house weekly therapy), Occupational Therapy, social skills programme based on Talkabout, Attention Autism and TEACCH approaches, sensory integration support, self-regulation strategies, and collaboration with parents and therapists.