Located in London, Oaktree School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 7 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.

Oaktree School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 151% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.6% boys and 36.4% girls. Around 49.0% 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 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 143 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.4%. other white pupils make up about 11.9%

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 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 14% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Chase Side, London, N14 4HN
Website: www.oaktree.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084403100
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Louis Wells
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102069

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 95
Number of Pupils: 143
Number of Boys: 91
Number of Girls: 52

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 34% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British36.40%52
Other White11.90%17
African9.80%14
Other Mixed9.10%13
Unclassified7.70%11
Other Black5.60%8
Other (any other ethnic group)4.90%7
White and Black Caribbean3.50%5
Bangladeshi2.10%3
Caribbean2.10%3
White and Black African1.40%2
White and Asian1.40%2
Pakistani1.40%2
Other Asian1.40%2
Indian1.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-13.5)
Writing: Well Below Average (-12.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-13.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
17%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.3
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.34
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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Primary

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16 plus

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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oaktree School
Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.