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Oakwood High School
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- Rotherham S60 2UH
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Oakwood High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1061 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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We establish beneficial and encouraging relationships with both students and adults in our learning community, with a strong focus on respect for all.
I'm pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of Oakwood High School to our website and to our campus community.
We all have a great deal of pride in our students and school.
We are a very successful school that serves students between the ages of 11 and 16 in a welcoming, considerate, and hardworking atmosphere.
We all appreciate hard effort, value education, value one another, recognise the significance of our community, and are justifiably proud to be associated with Oakwood High School.
The setting at Oakwood High School is really unique.
We have a deep commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
Students are encouraged to excel in all facets of learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
We are honoured to have been chosen to undergo a complete school rebuild as part of the Priority Schools Building Program.
Students first entered our innovative new school building in September 2016.
There is a tonne going on, and Oakwood High School is still a fun and active place to attend to school.
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I'm pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of Oakwood High School to our website and to our campus community.
We all have a great deal of pride in our students and school.
We are a very successful school that serves students between the ages of 11 and 16 in a welcoming, considerate, and hardworking atmosphere.
We all appreciate hard effort, value education, value one another, recognise the significance of our community, and are justifiably proud to be associated with Oakwood High School.
The setting at Oakwood High School is really unique.
We have a deep commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
Students are encouraged to excel in all facets of learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
We are honoured to have been chosen to undergo a complete school rebuild as part of the Priority Schools Building Program.
Students first entered our innovative new school building in September 2016.
There is a tonne going on, and Oakwood High School is still a fun and active place to attend to school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | 28% |
| 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 46% | 27.18% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 41.73% | 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 | 8% | 19.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6.23% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 9.73% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.59 | 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 | 93% | 86.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.12% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 29.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 20.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 16.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.47% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 47% | 31.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 47.86% | 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 | 16% | 13.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 9.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.79 | 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 | 90% | 85.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 20.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 16.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.35% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.41% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 49 | 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 | 42% 7 | 29.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 4 | 46.53% | 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 | 30% | 22.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 6 | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 7 | 13.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.93 | 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% | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 25.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 21.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 16.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.64% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.07% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 35% 2 | 29.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 12 | 47.13% | 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% | 15.69% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 7 | 7.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 1 | 10.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.84 | 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% | 79.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 177 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 70.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 27.15% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 24.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 14.62% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.85% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 37% | 29.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 45.33% | 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 | 24% | 19.6% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11% | 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% | 78.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 30.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.85% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 17.15% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.77% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 9.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.15% | 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakwood High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1