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Great Oaks School

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Great Oaks School

Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT

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Pupils
352
Ages
11-19
FSM
70.5%
Attainment 8
1.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
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
0.02
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Great Oaks School

Great Oaks School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. The school has around 352 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Vermont Close, Southampton, SO16 7LT | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Feb 2013 — Good (predecessor: Great Oaks School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Oaks School

What is Great Oaks School's Ofsted rating?
Great Oaks School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Great Oaks School's latest exam results?
Great Oaks School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Oaks School located?
Great Oaks School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO16 7LT).
How many pupils attend Great Oaks School?
Great Oaks School has around 352 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Oaks School with other schools?
View Great Oaks 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 Southampton.