Great Oaks SchoolVermont Close , Southampton

Great Oaks School, based in Southampton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Great Oaks School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 126% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.1% boys and 25.9% girls. Around 70.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .