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The Oaks Secondary School
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The Oaks Secondary School
- Secondary
- Spennymoor DL16 7DB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Strong outcomes and successful post-school transitions
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect each other and behaviour is well managed
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and understand pupils' needs well
Current Educational Practices: Effective teaching; regular reviews to meet pupils' needs
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are treated with respect, high expectations of pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents highly value the school and leadership
Communication: Regular home-school communication valued highly by parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report positive impacts on their child's development
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Parents feel listened to and staff support is well regarded
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuous development and review of curriculum and support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture and multi-agency working
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Policies and procedures are robust and regularly reviewed
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous educational visits, after-school clubs, and cultural activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Various activities enrich the curriculum and student life
Career Counselling Services: Range of careers education, information, advice, and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for post-school education or training
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The Oaks Secondary School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 353 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9 | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 49 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 37% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 45 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 27% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% 1 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.25 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 48 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 23% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% 1 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.29 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Oaks Secondary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1