Oakwood School
URN: 126104 • Chichester PO18 9AN
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood School
- URN
- 126104
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Bradbury (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243575209
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oakwood, Chichester PO18 9AN
Summary
Oakwood School is an independent co-educational day school located in Chichester, West Sussex, catering to children aged 2 to 11. With a current enrolment of 308 pupils and a capacity of 350, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where each child's strengths and passions are identified and developed. Set in over 100 acres of beautiful grounds, Oakwood provides extensive facilities, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, and performing arts hall, promoting outdoor learning alongside a broad curriculum.
The school's ethos is centered on fostering a happy, confident, and independent community. Teachers are dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere that encourages self-esteem and respect among students. The curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, with a strong focus on both academic and extracurricular activities, including cultural and sporting opportunities.
Parents appreciate the supportive and family-oriented environment at Oakwood, which aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys. The school hosts regular open mornings, inviting prospective families to explore its offerings and community values.
The school's ethos is centered on fostering a happy, confident, and independent community. Teachers are dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere that encourages self-esteem and respect among students. The curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, with a strong focus on both academic and extracurricular activities, including cultural and sporting opportunities.
Parents appreciate the supportive and family-oriented environment at Oakwood, which aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys. The school hosts regular open mornings, inviting prospective families to explore its offerings and community values.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Anthony's School (65.3)
- Fordwater School, Chichester (56.0)
- Arabesque School of Performing Arts (45.2)
- Chichester High Schools Sixth Form (45.2)
- Lavant House (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 150
- Girls
- 158
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1946-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 150 | 158 | 350 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 325 | 160 | 165 | 350 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 309 | 153 | 156 | 338 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 309 | 153 | 156 | 338 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 146 | 135 | 314 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 284 | 152 | 132 | 314 |
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