The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 880
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 59.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Simon Ramsay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
London Islamic School
Independent · 1.5km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Independent · 1.5km away
Wapping High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Royal Mencap Society
Special school · 1.6km away
Buttercup Primary School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oaklands School a selective school?
No. Oaklands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oaklands School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaklands School?
Oaklands School currently has 880 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oaklands School take?
Oaklands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oaklands School?
Oaklands School is in London, E2 6PR, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oaklands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oaklands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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