Is Oak Haven School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Oak Haven School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Oak Haven School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 2.1 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Oak Haven School's SATs results?

In the 2023 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Oak Haven School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 60%).

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Oak Haven School

Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PY

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

100

Capacity

7-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2023 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 2.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 18

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 47.0%
Continued in education: 47.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 21.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 81
Boys: 71 (72%)
Girls: 27 (28%)
Capacity: 100 (98% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 79.0%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 6.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Budget per Pupil: £29,299/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 41.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 84.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community special school
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.9%
White Other: 2.5%
White Irish: 1.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%

87.7%

White British

4.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01706804178

office@theblc.org.uk

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Sutherland Road

Heywood, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105861
UKPRN: 10015129
Establishment No.: 7006

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