Great Oaks School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Southampton
Great Oaks School is an other school in Southampton for ages 11–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 28 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Southampton
- Pupils on roll
- 369 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 28 November 2023
Strengths
- “Great Oaks is an exceptional school.”
- “It is an inspirational place where young people, at all stages of their school life, thrive, both socially and academically.”
- “The school is ambitious for every pupil, no matter what their starting points are.”
To improve
- “For some pupils, their medical needs can adversely affect their attendance.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 January 2024 (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) | 1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Southampton.
- Vermont School 0.1 mi Not judged
- Rosewood Free School 0.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- The Gregg Preparatory School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Southampton Hospital School 1.3 mi School remains Good
- King Edward VI School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- New Avenue School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Mark's Church of England School 1.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Compass School 2.0 mi Good