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Oak Wood School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Cowling

location_onUxbridge, UB10 9HT

language Visit Website phone 1895237350

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,232

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Attainment 8

37.6

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Hillingdon

#2,817 of 3,216 nationally

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Oak Wood School is a Foundation school secondary school in Uxbridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Oak Wood School is a foundation school in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,287 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6, placing the school #18 in Hillingdon and #2,817 of 3,216 nationally. 33.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 21.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

33.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.7%

Entering EBacc79.40%

EBacc APS3.51

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71.10%

EBacc APS3.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.24

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.92

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.7%

Achieving A*–A9.6%

Achieving A*–B21.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.20%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 May 2022

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,287	60	4.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,255	47	3.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,259	60	4.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,247	68	5.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,264	83	6.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,225	80	6.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,232	89	7.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,232	107	8.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,096	98	8.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,089	70	6.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,077	58	5.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,014	75	7.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,015	26	2.6%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,027	130	12.7%	3.9%	5
2019/20 (Summer term)	912	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	912	63	6.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	914	109	11.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	738	65	8.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	734	45	6.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	724	21	2.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	588	14	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	588	18	3.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	578	18	3.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	475	19	4.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	485	28	5.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	482	48	10.0%	3.1%	2

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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