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Great Oaks School
- Secondary
- Southampton SO16 7LT
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly from their starting points, gaining skills and knowledge for life beyond school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is remarkable, showing exceptional understanding and appreciation of peers.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use impressive knowledge to cater skilfully for diverse SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching is adapted exceptionally well with an adaptable curriculum framework.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are humble, open, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: The 'Great Oaks Guarantee' offers rich extra-curricular experiences for every pupil.
Communication: Swift action to support pupils' attendance and inclusive events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions; overall positive responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees and governors offer highly effective support and challenge.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure continuous improvement and high-quality education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; safe and nurturing environment provided.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff help pupils regulate emotions with dignity.
Extracurricular Offerings: 'Great Oaks Guarantee' includes boundless inclusive opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Inclusive activities support personal development alongside academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-designed facilities for diverse needs.
Career Counselling Services: Intelligently curated programme of work experience and enterprise.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils prepared successfully for adulthood and next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers assess and plan learning to meet varied SEND needs effectively.
Subjects Offered: Core focus on communication, literacy, numeracy, personal, and social skills.
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Great Oaks School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 339 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | 15.1 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 26.10% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.95% | 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 | - | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 96% | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.67% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.9% | 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 | - | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 97% | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 42% | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.27% | 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 | -1.59 | 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 | 0.2 | 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% | 23.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.58% | 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% | 24.42% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 96% | 80.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 27.92% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 3.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.62% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 22.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.11% | 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 | - | 22.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.63% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 93% | 69.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 19.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 48% | 3.57% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Oaks School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1