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Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,783
Capacity
1,830
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.5, which places it in the top 18% of schools nationwide. A significant 76% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 53.5 | Top 18% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 62% | Top 20% 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%. | 40% | Top 20% 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%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 161 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School keeps me informed
80%
Behaviour is good
79%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
My child makes good progress
74%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi18.7%
Asian Pakistani17.6%
Asian Indian15.6%
White Other11.8%
Asian Other9.4%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other4.4%
White British4.3%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.57847, 0.09157 · IG2 7PQ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Oaks Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Oaks Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is Oaks Park High School a good school?
Oaks Park High School scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Oaks Park High School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oaks Park High School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oaks Park High School in GCSEs?
Oaks Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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