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The Oaks Secondary School

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The Oaks Secondary School

Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

Community special school
Pupils
349
Ages
11-19
FSM
60.5%
Attainment 8
3.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
2.0%
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
0.30
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Oaks Secondary School

The Oaks Secondary School is a secondary school in Spennymoor, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.5. The school has around 349 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Apr 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Oaks Secondary School

What is The Oaks Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Secondary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Oaks Secondary School's latest exam results?
The Oaks Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Oaks Secondary School located?
The Oaks Secondary School is a secondary school in Spennymoor, County Durham (DL16 7DB).
How many pupils attend The Oaks Secondary School?
The Oaks Secondary School has around 349 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Oaks Secondary School with other schools?
View The Oaks Secondary 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 County Durham.