Oak Bank School
Details
| Age Range | 9-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Sandy Lane, LU7 3BE |
| School Website | www.oakbank.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1525374559 |
| URN | 140286 |
School Census
| Total | 128 |
| Girls/Boys | 15/113 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 11.7%/88.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 76 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/03/2019 | Outstanding |
| 07/07/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/07/2015 |
| 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 | 10.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 4.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.56 |
| Progress 8 | -1.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.31 |
| Progress 8 | -1.4 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.7 |
| 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 | -2.26 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 94 |
| Maths | 89 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 93 |
| Maths | 90 |
| Reading Progress | -14.7 |
| Writing Progress | -14.8 |
| Maths Progress | -13.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 93 |
| Maths | 89 |
| Reading Progress | -12.7 |
| Writing Progress | -14.4 |
| Maths Progress | -13.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -15.6 |
| Writing Progress | -15.4 |
| Maths Progress | -15.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| 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 | 65% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Heathwood Lower School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Heath Road, , LU7 3AU
Dovery Academy
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Heath Road, , LU7 3AG