Oakfield High School and College

Overview

Oakfield High School and College is confirmed as an outstanding school, described as a "serene and inspiring place" where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. The report highlights that staff build "strong, supportive and nurturing relationships" with pupils, ensuring they feel "listened to, valued and respected."

Strengths

• The school delivers a "highly ambitious and effective curriculum" that prepares pupils extremely well for the next phase of their education, including further study, apprenticeships, or employment.
• Staff possess a "detailed understanding" of the curriculum and use "regular and systematic checks" to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, helping them build understanding securely over time.
• There is a "strong culture of reading," with pupils reading "regularly and with enthusiasm," supported by excellent phonics instruction for early readers.
• The school’s programme for personal development is "exemplary," with exceptional prioritisation of personal, social, health and economic education and a comprehensive careers programme.
• Staff are "meticulous" in using assessment information and education, health and care plans to design highly appropriate activities, working closely with external professionals to meet pupils’ needs.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."