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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.1 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
349
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall quality in education. However, its GCSE results show challenges, with only 1% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Despite these weaknesses, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than many others in the area, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2013Exempt 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. | 3.5 | 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%. | 1% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.69124, -1.61103 · DL16 7DB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN134662
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.theoaksschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oaks Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
The Oaks Secondary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2013.
Is The Oaks Secondary School a good school?
The Oaks Secondary School scores 57.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Oaks Secondary School in GCSEs?
The Oaks Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.5. 1% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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