The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–17
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Neil Oxley (Interim 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
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOver Hall Community School
Primary · Very close
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 634m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 634m away
Hebden Green Community School
Special school · 660m away
The Oak View Academy
Primary · 769m away
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Darnhall Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oaklands School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaklands School?
Oaklands School currently has 172 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 17.
Where is Oaklands School?
Oaklands School is in Winsford, CW7 1NU, in the Cheshire West and Chester 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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