The Oaks Secondary School
The Oaks Secondary School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 11–19, in Spennymoor, DL16, in the County Durham council area. It has 349 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Outstanding — inspected 18 May 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (18 April 2013) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.69 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 3.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 72 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 349 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 64.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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