What did Ofsted judge The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Oaks Secondary School?

The Oaks Secondary School has 349 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Oaks Secondary School take?

The Oaks Secondary School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is The Oaks Secondary School located?

The Oaks Secondary School is located in Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, County Durham.

How does a child get a place at The Oaks Secondary School?

The Oaks Secondary School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Oaks Secondary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Oaks Secondary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Oaks Secondary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Secondary School?: The Oaks Secondary School has 349 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Oaks Secondary School take?: The Oaks Secondary School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Oaks Secondary School located?: The Oaks Secondary School is located in Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, County Durham.
How does a child get a place at The Oaks Secondary School?: The Oaks Secondary School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Oaks Secondary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Oaks Secondary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Oaks Secondary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Oaks Secondary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Secondary School?: The Oaks Secondary School has 349 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Oaks Secondary School take?: The Oaks Secondary School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Oaks Secondary School located?: The Oaks Secondary School is located in Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, County Durham.
How does a child get a place at The Oaks Secondary School?: The Oaks Secondary School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Oaks Secondary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at The Oaks Secondary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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