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Oaklands School

Oaklands School, Winsford
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Oaklands School

Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU

A Outstanding-rated special school in Winsford.

Community special school
Pupils
172
Ages
11-17
FSM
41.8%
Attainment 8
4.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.45
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Oaklands School

Oaklands School is a secondary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.4. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Oaklands School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Oaklands School

What is Oaklands School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Oaklands School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Oaklands School.
What are Oaklands School's latest exam results?
Oaklands School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oaklands School located?
Oaklands School is a secondary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester (CW7 1NU).
How many pupils attend Oaklands School?
Oaklands School has around 172 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oaklands School with other schools?
View Oaklands School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.