The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,600
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Jon Gladstone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangshott Primary School
Primary · Very close
Horley Infant School
Primary · 587m away
Yattendon School
Primary · 731m away
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Minerva May School
Independent · 1.5km away
Meath Green Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Meath Green Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oakwood School a selective school?
No. Oakwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oakwood School's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood School?
Oakwood School currently has 1,600 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood School take?
Oakwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oakwood School?
Oakwood School is in Horley, RH6 9AE, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwood School have a sixth form?
No, Oakwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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