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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
352
Capacity
280
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 1.0 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
White Other7.7%
Black African4.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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50.94073, -1.40975 · SO16 7LT
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN144205
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.greatoaks.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Oaks School rated by Ofsted?
Great Oaks School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Great Oaks School a good school?
Great Oaks School scores 56.8/100 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 Great Oaks School in GCSEs?
Great Oaks School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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