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Oaklands School
Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
172
Ages
11–17
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, earning high parent satisfaction with a 100% recommendation rate. However, it's important to note that academic performance metrics show challenges, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 4.4 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents considering this option should weigh the exceptional support and satisfaction reported by families against the current academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 4.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
83%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.18419, -2.54511 · CW7 1NU
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111504
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.oaklandsschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oaklands School rated by Ofsted?
Oaklands School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2015.
Is Oaklands School a good school?
Oaklands School scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Oaklands School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oaklands School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oaklands School in GCSEs?
Oaklands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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