King's Oak School, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys 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.

King's Oak School currently has around 37 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 48.6% 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 17%. Persistent absence is recorded at 57.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.9%). caribbean pupils make up about 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 70% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (60%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Eltham Palace Road, London, SE9 5LX
Website: www.imperiumfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 02088508081
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Meic Griffiths
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100204

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 40
Number of Pupils: 37
Number of Boys: 37
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 17% 4%
Persistent absence: 57.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British64.90%24
Caribbean10.80%4
White and Black Caribbean8.10%3
African5.40%2
White and Black African5.40%2
Other Black2.70%1
Other Mixed2.70%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.34)
Of the 10 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 10 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.34
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
15.5
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
41.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.5
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
70%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middle Park Primary School
Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX
- not rated 586 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Middle Park Junior School
Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX
- not rated 586 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Middle Park Infant School
Middle Park Avenue , SE9 5RX
- not rated 586 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Haimo Primary School
Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY
3out of 4 793 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ealdham Primary School
Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP
3out of 4 1,038 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Academy Greenwich
Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ
4out of 4 281 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Eltham Foundation School
1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ
- not rated 281 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Eltham Hill School
Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE
3out of 4 565 yd Community school No Girls More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU
3out of 4 1,716 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School
Footscray Road , SE9 2SU
- not rated 1,716 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 2,494 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King's Oak School
Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Kings Park Centre
131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX
- not rated 152 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
StreetVibes Media Academy
6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA
- not rated 836 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wize Up
579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN
- not rated 849 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belcanto London Academy Theatre School
20 Passey Place , Eltham Palace SE9 5DQ
- not rated 1,125 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.