The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 166 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- CHEAM ACADEMIES NETWORK
- Head
- Mr Amit Amin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanley Park High School
Secondary · Very close
Stanley Park High
Secondary · Very close
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Primary · 894m away
Stanley Park Junior School
Primary · 993m away
Stanley Park Infants School
Primary · 993m away
Seaton House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Wallington High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oaks Park High School a selective school?
No. Oaks Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oaks Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Oaks Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaks Park High School?
Oaks Park High School currently has 1,357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oaks Park High School take?
Oaks Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oaks Park High School?
Oaks Park High School is in Carshalton, SM5 4NS, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oaks Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oaks Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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