Oakbank is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oakbank currently has around 406 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 31.9% 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 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.7%).
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (77%) , including 23% who stay in school sixth forms and 53% progressing to further education , while 11% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hyde End Lane, Reading, RG7 1ER |
| Website: | www.oakbank.anthemtrust.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189883616 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Danielle Finlay |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138367 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 560 |
| Number of Pupils: | 406 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 199 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.70% | 283 |
| African | 6.20% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.70% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School Alder Grove , RG2 9RA | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School School Green , Shinfield RG2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School School Green , Shinfield RG2 9EH | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School Chestnut Crescent , Shinfield RG2 9EJ | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School Chestnut Crescent , Shinfield RG2 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryeish Green School Ryeish Green , Spencers Wood RG7 1ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank Hyde End Lane , Ryeish Green RG7 1ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Hyde End Lane , Ryeish Green RG7 1ER | - not rated | 57 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartland High School 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 1out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Christian School Mitford Close , Basingstoke Road RG7 1HF | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus 401 Old Whitley Wood Lane , Shinfield RG2 8QA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.