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The Oaks Secondary School

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The Oaks Secondary School

Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/244.046.4
2024/253.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Whitworth Park Academy
0.44 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Meadows Academy
0.84 km away · Academy special converter
Requires improvement
Ferryhill School
2.41 km away · Academy converter
Good
Aycliffe Secure Centre
3.94 km away · Secure units
The Grange Learning Centre
4 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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