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Oakbank

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

personMr Steven Jump

corporate_fareANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onReading, RG7 1ER

language Visit Website phone 1189883616

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

553

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Attainment 8

41.3

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Wokingham

#2,659 of 4,663 nationally

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Oakbank is a Free schools secondary school in Reading, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Oakbank is a free schools in Reading, Wokingham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 406 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing the school #10 in Wokingham and #2,659 of 4,663 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Inadequate, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 29.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 40.0%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.9 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

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.2%

Entering EBacc16.30%

EBacc APS3.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.00%

EBacc APS3.59

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.66

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.12

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.87

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2025

Inspection Report

20 May 2025

Inspection Report

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13 November 2024

Inspection Report

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28 November 2023

Inspection Report

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28 January 2020

Inspection Report

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21 June 2016

Inspection Report

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18 September 2014

Inspection Report

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14 May 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-11-13

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2023-11-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2020-01-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-06-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-05-14

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 406 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	406	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	419	108	25.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	487	133	27.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	522	151	28.9%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	523	78	14.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	534	144	27.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	553	104	18.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	547	78	14.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	518	32	6.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	516	32	6.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	513	30	5.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	499	38	7.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	507	29	5.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	501	33	6.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	498	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	498	2	0.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	509	16	3.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	509	35	6.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	502	59	11.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	510	43	8.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	480	39	8.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	481	42	8.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	480	56	11.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	431	50	11.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	428	49	11.4%	3.3%	4
2016/17 (Autumn term)	419	63	15.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

57.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree28%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree23%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree16%

agree27%

disagree26%

strongly disagree23%

don't know2%

not applicable7%

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

yes39%

no61%

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

strongly agree20%

agree20%

disagree31%

strongly disagree29%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree11%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree20%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree41%

disagree22%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree12%

agree33%

disagree34%

strongly disagree19%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree8%

agree42%

disagree29%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree20%

agree60%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree9%

agree36%

disagree24%

strongly disagree22%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes37%

no63%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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