Oak Wood School
Uxbridge, UB10 9HT · Hillingdon · secondary school
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16th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 595 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.6 · 44 | 30% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.80 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oak Wood School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,275 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oak Wood School
Overview
The report describes Oak Wood School as a “calm and orderly” environment where pupils are “polite, friendly and confident.” Leaders have “transformed the school,” fostering a culture of “mutual respect and kindness” with high expectations that pupils respond to positively. The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-designed, ensuring pupils learn essential knowledge in a logical order, while staff feel “valued and well supported.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, showing “respect and kindness” with bullying being “rare” and effectively managed.
- The curriculum is “well designed” with frequent opportunities to revisit learning, preparing pupils well for GCSEs and sixth form.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including specialist help for those with autism.
- Staff receive regular professional development, and leaders are “mindful of staff’s workload and well-being.”
- Personal development is enriched through a “‘promises’ programme” offering access to theatre, museums, and sporting events.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check effectively that pupils have recalled prior knowledge, meaning some fail to link new learning to what they already know.
- Levels of persistent absence remain high, adversely affecting the continuity of some pupils’ learning; leaders must refine their approach to intervene sooner.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” established through weekly reviews, regular staff training, and swift reporting of concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5 |
| 2024/25 | 37.6 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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