Located in Worthing, Oak Grove College is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school 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.
Oak Grove College currently has around 279 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 49.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.4%).
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX |
| Website: | oakgrovecollege.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01903708870 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Phillip Potter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126161 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/12/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 276 |
| Number of Pupils: | 279 |
| Number of Boys: | 193 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.40% | 227 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.60% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 8 |
| African | 2.50% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Independent Special School 37 Parklands Avenue , BN12 4NG | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.