The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- FSM
- 60.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Martyn Tweddle (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddlestone Moor Academy
Primary · Very close
Whitworth School
Special school · Very close
Whitworth Park Academy
Secondary · 442m away
The Meadows Academy
Academy · 842m away
North Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Springmoor Grange School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Primary · 2.0km away
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oaks Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Secondary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Secondary School?
The Oaks Secondary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oaks Secondary School take?
The Oaks Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Oaks Secondary School?
The Oaks Secondary School is in Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oaks Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Oaks Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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