Located in London, Oak Lodge School is a not applicable school, 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.

Oak Lodge School currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.7% boys and 30.3% girls. Around 45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.1%. african pupils make up about 20.7% , followed by other white at 16%

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 12% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Heath View, London, N2 0QY
Website: http://www.oaklodgeschool.org
Telephone: 02084446711
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Charlotte Charlesworth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143865

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/12/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 200
Number of Pupils: 188
Number of Boys: 131
Number of Girls: 57

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British26.10%49
African20.70%39
Other White16.00%30
Other (any other ethnic group)9.00%17
Other Mixed5.90%11
Other Asian5.30%10
White and Black Caribbean3.20%6
White and Black African3.20%6
White and Asian3.20%6
Indian2.10%4
Other Black1.60%3
Pakistani1.60%3
Bangladeshi1.10%2
Chinese0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.76
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
62%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
53.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.