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Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 9HT, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,287
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid percentage of students progressing to university, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for learners aged 11-18. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with 53% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates a commendable entry rate for the EBacc at 79%. Parental satisfaction is moderate, with 72% of parents recommending the school, indicating a generally positive community feel.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child is happy
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
School has high expectations
75%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
Behaviour is good
69%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.4%
Mixed Other16.7%
Other16.3%
Asian Indian13.1%
White Other8.9%
Black African8.5%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.53736, -0.44695 · UB10 9HT
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN102449
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.oakwoodschool.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oak Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Oak Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Oak Wood School a good school?
Oak Wood School scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oak Wood School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oak Wood School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oak Wood School in GCSEs?
Oak Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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