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Oakwood School
- Secondary
- Horley RH6 9AE
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making good progress across all subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and very articulate.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have developed their skills through professional training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers collaborate and learn from each other regularly.
Strengths and Challenges: Consistently strong teaching across the school, but some staff need more development.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have gained confidence in the school and pupil admission numbers are rising.
Communication: The school has won the trust of parents and members of the local community.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers speak highly of the difference made by leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong support from governors in tackling the school’s areas for improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented high standards resulting in rising levels of attendance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and issues are dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral support and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN making strong progress.
Subjects Offered: GCSE results in history and geography are in the top 20% nationally.
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About Us
Oakwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1572 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 3 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 1 | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 2 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 2 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 2 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 7 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 11 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 16 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakwood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1