Oaklands School is a not applicable school in Winsford, serving pupils aged 11 to 17. 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 172 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.2% boys and 37.8% girls. Around 41.8% 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 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.1%).
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 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 54% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU |
| Website: | www.oaklandsschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01606551048 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Oxley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111504 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 17 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 172 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.10% | 167 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Hall Community School Ludlow Close , CW7 1LX | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Hall Community School Ludlow Close , CW7 1LX | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handley Hill Primary School Off Beeston Drive , CW7 1EW | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant County Infant School Beeston Drive , CW7 1EW | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant County Junior School Beeston Drive , CW7 1EW | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Lodge High School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EH | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Verdin High School Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winsford Academy Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Montgomery Way , CW7 1NU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebden Green Community School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebden Green Community School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EJ | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.