Oakwood School

A good community school school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oakwood School.

Horley, RH69AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 November 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Balcombe Road
Horley, RH69AE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
125273
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AE
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,600 pupils
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
1,572
Free School Meals
17.7% (278 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.9 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
44 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
262
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,572 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Together"

Compassion Community Communication Clarity Courtesy Collegiality Consistency Challenge

Head Teacher's Message

Oakwood is a thriving 11–16 secondary school in Horley. Its motto is Achieving Excellence Together. The Headteacher describes a first-class education, exceptional pastoral support, a pioneering careers programme, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school uses the Oakwood D.E.A.L. approach to teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on achievement, inclusion, and the eight Cs: Compassion, Community, Communication, Clarity, Courtesy, Collegiality, Consistency, and Challenge.

Curriculum Highlights

Oakwood DEAL (D.E.A.L.) teaching and learning philosophy Rigorous focus on student achievement Use of learning apps and digital tools to support learning Broad curriculum with engaging range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities

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