Oaklands School
URN: 100972 • London E2 6PR
Overview
- Name
- Oaklands School
- URN
- 100972
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Ramsay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02076131014
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6PR
Summary
Oaklands School is a mixed community secondary school located in Tower Hamlets, London, accommodating 880 students with a capacity of 1,000. The school prioritises inclusivity and fosters a supportive learning environment where kindness and mutual respect are central to its ethos. The leadership emphasizes personal growth, encouraging students to make responsible choices that positively impact their community.
The curriculum at Oaklands is diverse, offering a range of subjects including Art, Business, Drama, and Health & Social Care, among others. Each subject is designed to develop essential skills and foster creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. The school aims to prepare students for future academic and career opportunities, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
With 59.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Oaklands serves a diverse demographic, reflecting the community's needs. The school actively promotes a culture of self-regulation and excellent behaviour, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and support their children's educational journey.
The curriculum at Oaklands is diverse, offering a range of subjects including Art, Business, Drama, and Health & Social Care, among others. Each subject is designed to develop essential skills and foster creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. The school aims to prepare students for future academic and career opportunities, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
With 59.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Oaklands serves a diverse demographic, reflecting the community's needs. The school actively promotes a culture of self-regulation and excellent behaviour, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and support their children's educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Tower Hamlets
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 880
- Boys
- 515
- Girls
- 365
- FSM %
- 59.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 880 | 515 | 365 | 1000 | 59.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 907 | 515 | 392 | 1000 | 57.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 942 | 515 | 427 | 1000 | 44.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 942 | 515 | 427 | 1000 | 44.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 893 | 459 | 434 | 1100 | 44.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 839 | 402 | 437 | 1100 | 45.30 |
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