Oakwood School
URN: 104275 • Walsall WS9 9JS
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood School
- URN
- 104275
- 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
- 80.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Bargh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01543452040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Druids Walk, Walsall WS9 9JS
Summary
Oakwood School, located in Walsall, is a community special school that caters to children and young people aged 3 to 15 with complex educational needs. Recently converted to an academy under the Mercian Trust, the school currently serves 245 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150, with plans to increase to 267 places by September 2025. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every learner is valued and supported.
The curriculum at Oakwood is personalised, focusing on holistic development—emotionally, physically, and academically. The school employs innovative teaching methods and advanced resources to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring that no pupil is left behind. Staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of positivity and resilience, helping students to grow in independence and confidence.
Oakwood School places a strong emphasis on equality and inclusion, adhering to the Public Sector Equality Duty. The school actively promotes diversity and encourages understanding among its community members, ensuring a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all. Regular reviews and community engagement are integral to maintaining these standards.
The curriculum at Oakwood is personalised, focusing on holistic development—emotionally, physically, and academically. The school employs innovative teaching methods and advanced resources to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring that no pupil is left behind. Staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of positivity and resilience, helping students to grow in independence and confidence.
Oakwood School places a strong emphasis on equality and inclusion, adhering to the Public Sector Equality Duty. The school actively promotes diversity and encourages understanding among its community members, ensuring a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all. Regular reviews and community engagement are integral to maintaining these standards.
Useful links
- Walsall Local Offer (sen)
- Family Support (other)
- Our Blogs (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Inclusion Service (NIAT) (other)
- Staff Area (other)
- Oakwood At Home (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- The Mercian Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Castle School (75.8)
- Jane Lane School (63.8)
- Phoenix Primary EBD School (60.2)
- Old Hall School (58.6)
- Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 3 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 245
- Boys
- 185
- Girls
- 60
- FSM %
- 51.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 245 | 185 | 60 | 150 | 51.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 160 | 48 | 150 | 47.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 132 | 103 | 29 | 150 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 132 | 103 | 29 | 150 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 102 | 82 | 20 | 100 | 39.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 85 | 70 | 15 | 85 | 38.60 |
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