Oakmoor School
Bordon, GU35 0JB · Hampshire · secondary school
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45th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 877 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 14 | 35% | 0.49 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.2 · 40 | 10% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakmoor School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 912 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress from their starting point? How does the school structure its curriculum to support pupils aiming for grade 5 or above in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Oakmoor School
Overview
Oakmoor School is described as a calm, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have driven rapid improvements in attendance, behaviour, and the quality of teaching, creating a secure foundation for learning. However, while progress is evident, pupil achievement in national assessments remains below expected levels, requiring continued focus.
Strengths
- Attendance has “significantly improved” due to “perceptive systems” and a “welcoming, kind and supportive culture.”
- Behaviour is a strength, with the school described as a “calm place” where respect is central and incidents are dealt with “quickly and effectively.”
- Inclusion is “at the heart of the school,” with “innovative and impactful” support ensuring pupils with special educational needs achieve in line with peers.
- Leaders demonstrate “detailed and accurate understanding” of the curriculum, which is “carefully sequenced” to build knowledge steadily.
- Staff praise the “inspiring and energetic leadership” and appreciate the targeted professional learning provided.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils, including disadvantaged and those with special educational needs, achieve well in national assessments such as GCSEs and BTECs.
- Support for writing and oracy needs to be strengthened so pupils can “consistently use, apply and develop their knowledge” in both oral and written work.
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 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 38.7 |
| 2025/26 | 44.2 |
| 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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