Great Oaks School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Oaks School.

Southampton, SO167LT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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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

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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
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Vermont Close
Off Winchester Road
Southampton, SO167LT
Phone
2380767660
Website
greatoaks.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144205
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT
Website
www.greatoaks.school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Capacity
280 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
339
Free School Meals
64.8% (220 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (339 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
339 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together to encourage, inspire, and develop confidence in our young people in a supportive learning environment."

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Facilities

sensory rooms IT suites sports hall theatre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with emphasis on developing communication, literacy, numeracy and personal and social skills. Focus on creativity and the arts; Great Oaks Guarantee with 13 extra-curricular opportunities.

SEND Provision

Great Oaks Core Offer outlines the needs of the young people we cater for; includes the Great Oaks Guarantee of 13 extra-curricular opportunities.

Admissions Criteria

All pupils who attend Great Oaks School have an Education and Health Care Plan or a Statement of Special Educational Needs. Admission to the school is through Southampton City Council.

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