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Oaklands School
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- Winsford CW7 1NU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All pupils are making outstanding progress and gaining nationally recognized qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is impeccable, and they are respectful and welcoming.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is comprehensive and delivered through registered external agencies.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan lessons to spark imagination and enthusiasm.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very satisfied and recommend the school highly.
Communication: Parents talked about the warm and welcoming environment in the school.
Parent Satisfaction: All parents were extremely happy and praised the school's impact on their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are always listened to and acted on promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has a robust action plan for continued improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a very strong culture of safeguarding in the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has been awarded the national 鈥榃ell-Being Award for Schools鈥�.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils work together on productions like 'Shrek the Musical'.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum includes both core subjects and creative options.
Career Counselling Services: Students leave Oaklands school and move successfully into college or training provision.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalized support helps pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
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Oaklands School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 168 students from age 11-17 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-17 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 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 | -1.49 | 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% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.64% | 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% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.40 | 2.61 | 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% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.69% | 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 | -1.75 | 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 | 2.9 | 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% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.22% | 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% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.94 | 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% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.38% | 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 | -1.56 | 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 | 2.9 | 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% | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.34% | 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% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.35 | 2.9 | 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 | 93% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.65% | 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 | -1.54 | 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 | 3.4 | 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% | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.21% | 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% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.3 | 2.77 | 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 | 90% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.78% | 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 | -1.39 | 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% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.35% | 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% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.12% | 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 | 93% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oaklands School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1