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Oakbank School

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Oakbank School

Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, RG7 1ER

Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2024

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

Academic picture

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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

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

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

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

Not available

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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

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DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Vine Christian School
0.61 km away · Other independent school
Crosfields School
2.48 km away · Other independent school
Hartland High School
2.52 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
Leighton Park School
3.32 km away · Other independent school
Reading Girls' School
3.7 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Oakbank School

Oakbank School is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hyde End Lane, Reading, RG7 1ER | More schools in Wokingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Oakbank)
  2. Nov 2024 — Inadequate
  3. Nov 2024 — Inadequate (predecessor: Oakbank)
  4. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Oakbank)
  5. Jan 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Oakbank)
  6. Jun 2016 — Good (predecessor: Oakbank)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Oakbank School

What is Oakbank School's Ofsted rating?
Oakbank School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Oakbank School located?
Oakbank School is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham (RG7 1ER).
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