Oaklands School

A good community special school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oaklands School.

Leicester, LE56GJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
29 January 2014
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
Whitehall Road
Evington
Leicester, LE56GJ
Phone
1162415921
Website
oaklands.leicester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130353
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Whitehall Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6GJ
Website
www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
138 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
129
Free School Meals
37.2% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (129 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.2%
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
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
129 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building Foundations for Fulfilling Futures"

Understanding Nurture Interaction and Communication Quality Us Engagement

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Sarah Osborne welcomes visitors; describes Oaklands as a community-focused special school for children aged 4-11; emphasizes a safe and nurturing environment; highlights that each child is unique; outlines a motivating curriculum and a strengths-based approach; notes learning across varied environments and the ‘inside-outside’ curriculum.

Facilities

Large school hall Large playgrounds Nature area (Spinney) Staff room with kitchen facilities Computer room Growing area with poly-tunnel Forest School in Spinney Sensory rooms Soft Play Area

Curriculum Highlights

Inside-outside curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each pupil

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