In April 2025, Ofsted carried out an ungraded inspection of Oaks Park High School.
Inspectors found evidence that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since its previous inspection. As a result, Oaks Park’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
The inspection highlighted pupils’ achievement, the school’s ambitious curriculum, its inclusive and supportive community, and exceptional leadership. Explore key findings below or read the full official report.
Findings from Oaks Park High School’s April 2025 inspection.
Inspectors found an ambitious, well sequenced curriculum, with pupils producing consistently high quality work and participating exceptionally well in lessons.
Teachers have excellent subject knowledge, regularly check pupils’ understanding and maintain consistently high expectations of pupils’ work and conduct.
Ofsted recognised how the school identifies and expertly supports pupils with SEND. Teachers adapt lessons to individual needs so pupils can access the same learning as their peers where appropriate.
Inspectors found that pupils with SEND achieve highly, including pupils in the school’s new specially resourced provision.
Staff know pupils well and care for their individual needs. Pupils enjoy warm and nurturing relationships with staff and being part of a diverse community where difference is valued.
“Pupils said they can be themselves at this school.”
Pupils are respectful and polite, bullying and discriminatory language are rare, and behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
Pupils access a high quality careers programme from their first year at Oaks Park. Older pupils receive impartial careers advice and work experience, while Sixth Form students are supported with university, apprenticeship and job applications.
Pupils also learn how to keep themselves safe and have access to extensive support for their mental health.
Pupils benefit from a broad Super Curriculum and extracurricular offer, with opportunities including additional qualifications, British Sign Language, visits in England and overseas, fundraising and supporting younger pupils. These opportunities allow pupils to stretch their knowledge within and beyond the curriculum, while wider participation helps them develop resilience and leadership skills.
Ofsted found leaders and governors to be reflective and continually looking for ways to refine the school’s work for the benefit of pupils.
The report also recognised high quality professional development, consideration of staff workload and wellbeing, and that staff are proud to work at Oaks Park.
The report confirms that the arrangements for safeguarding at Oaks Park are effective.
Read the complete inspection report for Oaks Park High School, inspected on 23 and 24 April 2025 and published on 9 June 2025.
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