Oak Lodge School
URN: 101394 • London N2 0QY
Overview
- Name
- Oak Lodge School
- URN
- 101394
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- L Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Heath View, London N2 0QY
Summary
Oak Lodge School is a community special academy located in Barnet, London, catering to students aged 11-19 with a range of learning difficulties. The school is managed by the Barnet Special Education Trust and is currently funded for 195 places. Oak Lodge has received Advanced Accreditation Status from the National Autistic Society and has been rated 'Outstanding' in three consecutive OFSTED inspections, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
The school prioritises a tailored curriculum that meets the individual needs of its students, focusing on developing social skills and self-esteem. The staff are dedicated to assessing each student’s progress, ensuring they can learn at their own pace and reach their full potential. The school environment is designed to be highly accessible, accommodating students with physical disabilities.
Oak Lodge School fosters a supportive community ethos, aiming to prepare students for life beyond school. The school's values emphasise the importance of personalised learning, safety, and the celebration of diversity, ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its practices in action.
The school prioritises a tailored curriculum that meets the individual needs of its students, focusing on developing social skills and self-esteem. The staff are dedicated to assessing each student’s progress, ensuring they can learn at their own pace and reach their full potential. The school environment is designed to be highly accessible, accommodating students with physical disabilities.
Oak Lodge School fosters a supportive community ethos, aiming to prepare students for life beyond school. The school's values emphasise the importance of personalised learning, safety, and the celebration of diversity, ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its practices in action.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 175 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 175 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 175 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 175 |
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