Oaklands Catholic School
Waterlooville, PO7 7BW · Hampshire · secondary school
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35th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.4 · 48 | 30% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oaklands Catholic School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,419 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,340. 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
Since the inspection is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for improvement? How does the school support pupils to maintain progress in English and maths given the attainment figures?
What Ofsted said about Oaklands Catholic School
Overview
Oaklands Catholic School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, respected, and proud to belong. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and "excellent" behaviour, with leaders demonstrating a "secure understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above average for all groups of pupils" due to detailed data analysis and "bespoke support".
- Behaviour is "excellent", creating a "calm and purposeful learning environment" where bullying is "rare".
- Inclusion is a "strong standard", with leaders identifying needs "precisely" and providing "effective support, tailored to their needs".
- Personal development is "highly ambitious", ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" and understand British values.
- Sixth-form students benefit from "excellent" careers education and secure "ambitious destinations".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers’ checks on pupils’ understanding are "consistently effective" to prevent misconceptions and support high achievement.
- In the sixth form, leaders should ensure teachers "maximise opportunities to deepen students' knowledge and understanding" to enable higher achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.9 |
| 2024/25 | 52.3 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| 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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