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Oak Grove College
- Secondary
- Worthing BN13 1JX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress and achieve well in various accreditations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and behave well, with positive attitudes towards learning.
Academic Progress: Comprehensively sequenced pathways for individualized learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, self-regulate over time
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are dedicated and talented, ensuring high-quality education.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessments to adapt teaching to individual needs.
Current Educational Practices: Planned professional development ensures staff expertise
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is generally strong, but some most-able pupils need more challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's supportive environment and involvement opportunities.
Communication: Staff maintain productive relationships with parents, providing regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report high satisfaction, noting passionate and focused staff.
Opportunities for Involvement: Engagement with the wider community, including parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively address concerns and ensure pupil safety.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented new phonics program; focus on reading for pleasure
Managing Bullying and Safety: School staff are vigilant about safety, with no reports of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure a caring and safe environment, meeting complex needs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High confidence in staff to resolve issues; effective reintegration support
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in sports, outdoor pursuits, drama, and music.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff help pupils balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enriched curriculum with experiences, visits, and visitors
Career Counselling Services: Close links with employers and college placements aid career readiness.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form supports skills critical for employment and further education.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive program aligned with needs, strong employer links
Managing and Supporting SEND: Wide range of therapies and tailored curriculum benefit SEND pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Tailored pathways aligned with EHC plans, strong collaboration
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About Us
Oak Grove College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 273 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.43% | 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 | - | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 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 | 97% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 39 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.47% | 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 | - | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.25% | 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 | - | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.7 | 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% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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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 | -1.65 | 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 | 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% | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.12% | 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% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 2.62 | 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 | 95% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 41 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 80% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.57% | 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 | -1.56 | 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 | 1.5 | 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% | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.64% | 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% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.58 | 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 | 97% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 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 | -1.67 | 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 | 1.1 | 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% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.52% | 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% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 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 | 92% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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 Oak Grove College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1