The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 279
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Phillip Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurrington High School
Secondary · Very close
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 307m away
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 395m away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 778m away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 778m away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 808m away
Hawthorns Primary School
Primary · 872m away
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oak Grove College's Ofsted rating?
Oak Grove College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oak Grove College?
Oak Grove College currently has 279 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oak Grove College take?
Oak Grove College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Oak Grove College?
Oak Grove College is in Worthing, BN13 1JX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oak Grove College have a sixth form?
Yes, Oak Grove College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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