Oak Wood School, based in Uxbridge, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Oak Wood School currently has around 1287 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.1% boys and 36.9% girls. Around 35.9% 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 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.4%. other mixed pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 16.3%
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 84% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 57% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sutton Court Road, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT |
| Website: | http://www.oakwoodschool.uk |
| Telephone: | 01895237350 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Cowling |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102449 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1287 |
| Number of Boys: | 812 |
| Number of Girls: | 475 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 21.40% | 276 |
| Other Mixed | 16.70% | 215 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 16.30% | 210 |
| Indian | 13.10% | 168 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 114 |
| African | 8.50% | 110 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 55 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | - not rated | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Junior School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Infant School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 9HT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Swakeleys School Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | - not rated | 143 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.