Great Oaks School
Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Southampton
Great Oaks School is a special school in Southampton for ages 11–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 28 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7LT
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- 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.
What a pass unlocks for Great Oaks School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and 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