The Oaks Secondary School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Rock Road, DL16 7DB |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1388827380 |
| URN | 134662 |
School Census
| Total | 348 |
| Girls/Boys | 108/240 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 31.0%/69.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 179 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/04/2013 | Outstanding |
| 24/05/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 1.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.34 |
| Progress 8 | -1.69 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 | -1.64 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.31 |
| Progress 8 | -1.86 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.03 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rock Road, , DL16 7DA
Whitworth Park Academy
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whitworth Lane, , DL16 7LN
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
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The Meadows School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whitworth Lane, , DL16 7QW