The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 16–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Esther Williams (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
March 2010 | Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
April 2007 | Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
7/9 Oak Park Villas, 7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Oakwood Specialist College's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Specialist College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Oakwood Specialist College take?
Oakwood Specialist College caters for pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is Oakwood Specialist College?
Oakwood Specialist College is in Dawlish, EX7 0DE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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