Oakwood Learning Centre
IndependentPrimary
Oakwood Learning Centre
Ages8 – 18
13 pupils
Outstanding· Sept 2023
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Darlington
Head Teacher
Mr Alister Sidgwick
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
March 2015
Reference Number
141954
Special Educational Needs Support
Autistic Spectrum DisorderSocial, Emotional & Mental HealthModerate Learning Difficulty
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils13 (87% of capacity)
Age Range8 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls77% / 23%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support30.8%
SEN with EHCP69.2%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
3 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Sept 2023
- 2023Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- All pupils have SEND and receive tailored support.
- Staff support pupils who struggle with emotions quickly.
Curriculum2- Pupils follow the national curriculum with many qualifications.
- Learning plans are detailed and well sequenced with regular review.
Leadership2- Leaders are ambitious for pupils and have a clear vision.
- Leaders maintain effective oversight of safeguarding and education.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and compliant.
- Robust checks are completed on all adults working at the school.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils quickly become confident learners with individual plans.
- Phonics programme helps pupils become independent readers.
Teaching Quality2- All teachers have strong subject knowledge and effective plans.
- Staff adapt lessons to meet pupils' needs effectively.
Personal Development2- Pupils learn about being responsible citizens and charity work.
- Well-planned PSHE programme covers safety, health and relationships.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and bullying is rare.
- Pupils attend very well and enjoy school.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2018Outstanding
- 2016Outstanding
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
New Biggin LaneHeighington
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 2UH
Phone
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