The Oaks Secondary School
Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Spennymoor, County Durham
The Oaks Secondary School is a special school in Spennymoor, County Durham for ages 11–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 18 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 349 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 64.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 18 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at Oaks Secondary School.”
- “Staff develop strong, caring relationships with pupils.”
- “Pupils rise to the high expectations that adults have for them.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 3.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- Norman Cornish Academy 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Grange Learning Centre 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Woodlands 2.6 mi Standards maintained
- Evergreen Primary School 3.9 mi School remains Good
- Walworth School 4.6 mi School remains Good
- Strawberry Lane 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School 5.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade