Oak Grove College
URN: 126161 • Worthing BN13 1JX
Overview
- Name
- Oak Grove College
- URN
- 126161
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Phillip Potter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903708870
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Boulevard, Worthing BN13 1JX
Summary
Oak Grove College is a community special school located in Worthing, West Sussex, catering to a diverse group of 279 students. The school prioritises a nurturing environment where every individual is respected and encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos of "Everyone Matters, Every Day Counts" reflects the college's commitment to fostering self-esteem and personal growth among its students.
The college collaborates with various partnership agencies and is part of a federation that includes several other special schools. This collaboration enhances resource utilisation and ensures comprehensive support for students. Oak Grove College also engages with universities for training future educators and healthcare professionals, reinforcing its commitment to community involvement and professional development.
The curriculum at Oak Grove College is designed to provide enriching experiences, with a particular emphasis on the Arts as a means of engagement. The school actively encourages family involvement and community participation, ensuring that all stakeholders contribute to a supportive learning environment. Regular newsletters and updates keep families informed about school activities and initiatives.
The college collaborates with various partnership agencies and is part of a federation that includes several other special schools. This collaboration enhances resource utilisation and ensures comprehensive support for students. Oak Grove College also engages with universities for training future educators and healthcare professionals, reinforcing its commitment to community involvement and professional development.
The curriculum at Oak Grove College is designed to provide enriching experiences, with a particular emphasis on the Arts as a means of engagement. The school actively encourages family involvement and community participation, ensuring that all stakeholders contribute to a supportive learning environment. Regular newsletters and updates keep families informed about school activities and initiatives.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Home (other)
- About Our College (other)
- Charging Policy (other)
- College Structure (other)
- Governance (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff List (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Palatine Primary School (57.0)
- Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre (52.3)
- Seadown School (49.4)
- Ark House (45.2)
- Cura Academy (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 276
- Pupils
- 279
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 279 | 193 | 86 | 276 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 273 | 189 | 84 | 276 | 45.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 190 | 76 | 264 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 190 | 76 | 256 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 260 | 190 | 70 | 256 | 40.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 175 | 75 | 256 | 38.50 |
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