Located in Spennymoor, The Oaks Secondary School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 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.
The Oaks Secondary School currently has around 349 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.2% boys and 31.8% girls. Around 60.5% 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 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.6%).
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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 69% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
| Website: | https://www.theoaksschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01388827380 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Martyn Tweddle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134662 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 349 |
| Number of Boys: | 238 |
| Number of Girls: | 111 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.60% | 330 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Park Nursery School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 52 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Academy Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 52 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spennymoor West Infant School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 52 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Grange School St Charles Road , DL16 6JY | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill School Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.