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Oak Field School
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Outstanding
| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Robust systems are in place for setting targets and measuring progress, with regular updates and moderate evaluations
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is exemplary, with no incidents observed
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Phase leaders and teachers identify pupils making less progress and take corrective actions, like providing communication aids
Academic Progress: Pupils engage very well, with small-step targets assessed regularly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes toward education and supported communication needs.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Precise support based on detailed knowledge of health and SEND.
Teacher Engagement: Staff said that school leaders take training needs seriously
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High numbers of staff enable individual support, leading to outstanding progress
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff use expert knowledge and high expectations to keep pupils motivated and achieve their best
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly trained and skilled in meeting complex needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Curriculum delivery helps build knowledge and skills.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders support staff well-being; staff proud to work at school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can accompany pupils to the school's caf茅, creating a relaxed start to the day
Communication with Parents: Staff use individualized communication methods and regular updates to keep parents informed
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are full of praise for the personalized care the school provides
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents comment positively on communication skills impact.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates on children's progress and positive developments.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with communication improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders take safeguarding extremely seriously, working effectively with external agencies
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Training provided to staff has improved skills; roles and responsibilities are now clear
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Use 鈥榗ircle of adults鈥� meetings to understand behavior causes.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Ambitious vision from governors with clear achievement strategy.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Procedures for keeping pupils safe are robust and consistently applied
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: The behaviour of pupils is exemplary with strong relationships motivating learning
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with comprehensive policies and vigilant staff
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive staff-pupil relations ensure safe and happy pupils.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Teachers plan lessons carefully around individual needs allowing balanced engagement
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of lunch and after-school clubs offered.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Outdoor opportunities broaden cultural capital.
Outdoor Facilities: Purpose-built facility for diverse activities and learning.
Career Counselling Services: School supports transition from school to college or care placement effectively
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Family support officer and senior leadership team check on progress post-transition
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education and guidance provided.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older pupils have access to college visits and work experience.
Support for SEND: Staff use a variety of sensory experiences and practical resources tailored to individual needs
Support for SEND: Staff provide precise support based on comprehensive SEND assessment.
Subjects Offered: Varied curriculum, including sensory experience learning and traditional subjects like French and reading
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About Us
Oak Field School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 160 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-19 | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | - | 6.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.15% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.36% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.16% | 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 | - | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.71 | 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 | 94% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.38% | 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 | - | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.29% | 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 | - | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 86.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.43% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.97% | 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 | - | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 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 | 100% | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.39% | 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 | - | 24.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.37% | 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 | - | 16.56% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.38 | 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 | 100% | 68.76% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.94% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.53% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.53% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.71% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.81% | 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 | - | 20.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.76% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 100% | 77.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 133 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 60.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.15% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oak Field School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1