Oaklands School, based in Hounslow, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Oaklands School currently has around 267 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.2% boys and 28.8% girls. Around 43.0% 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 15.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 45.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 18%. african pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 16.1%
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 (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gresham Road, Hounslow, TW3 4BX |
| Website: | www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085603569 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hounslow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Mairead Standring |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102555 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 267 |
| Number of Boys: | 190 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 45.8% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 18.00% | 48 |
| African | 16.90% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 16.10% | 43 |
| White British | 9.40% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 8.20% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 7.50% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 6.70% | 18 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 16 |
| Other Black | 5.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Primary School Denbigh Road , TW3 4DU | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Denbigh Road , TW3 4DU | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery and Infant School Denbigh Road , TW3 4DU | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove Primary School Star Road , TW7 4HB | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounslow Town Primary School School Road , TW3 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Fields Middle School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Middle School Melbury Avenue , Norwood Green UB2 4HT | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Middle School Clifton Road , UB2 5QH | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Middle School Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dairy Meadow Middle School Swift Road , UB2 4RP | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleworth and Syon School for Boys Ridgeway Road , TW7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Isleworth and Syon School for Boys Ridgeway Road , TW7 5LJ | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lampton Academy Lampton Avenue , TW3 4EP | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lampton School Lampton Avenue , TW3 4EP | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Kingsley Cecil Road , TW3 1AX | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Gresham Road , TW3 4BX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton House School 50-52 Eversley Crescent , Isleworth TW7 4LW | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More School 28 the Grove , TW7 4JU | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ambitious College Pears Campus At West Thames College, London Road , Isleworth TW7 4HS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heston School for the Deaf C.O. Heston Secondary School Heston Road , TW5 0QR | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.