The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Perryman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSkinners' Kent Academy
Secondary · 654m away
Beechwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Skinners' Temple Grove
Primary · 1.3km away
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakley School's Ofsted rating?
Oakley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakley School?
Oakley School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakley School take?
Oakley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Oakley School?
Oakley School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4NE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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