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Oakwood Learning Centre

New Biggin Lane, Darlington, DL2 2UH

Ofsted: Exceptional

Independent

Phase

15

Capacity

8-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching
Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour
Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing
Exceptional
Leadership & governance
Exceptional
Inclusion
Strong standard

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
Cohort Size
1

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
13
Boys
13 (93%)
Girls
1 (7%)
Capacity
15 (93% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
69.2%
SEN Support
30.8%

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Not applicable

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

New Biggin Lane

Darlington, North East

Administrative

URN
141954
UKPRN
10075139
Establishment No.
6007

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