The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,367
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Bonnington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrookhorn College
Secondary · 361m away
Riverside Community Special School
Special school · 687m away
Springwood Junior School
Primary · 688m away
Springwood Infant School
Primary · 726m away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Purbrook Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Purbrook Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Waterloo School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oaklands Catholic School a selective school?
No. Oaklands Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oaklands Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaklands Catholic School?
Oaklands Catholic School currently has 1,367 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oaklands Catholic School take?
Oaklands Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oaklands Catholic School?
Oaklands Catholic School is in Waterlooville, PO7 7BW, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oaklands Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oaklands Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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