The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
- 71% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 70.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Geraldine Lindsay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVermont School
Special school · Very close
The Bridge
Independent · 487m away
Cantell School
Secondary · 743m away
Hollybrook Infant School
Primary · 993m away
Hollybrook Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bassett Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rosewood Free School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Oaks School's Ofsted rating?
Great Oaks School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Oaks School?
Great Oaks School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Oaks School take?
Great Oaks School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Great Oaks School?
Great Oaks School is in Southampton, SO16 7LT, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Oaks School have a sixth form?
Yes, Great Oaks School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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