Oakwood Specialist College
URN: 131947 • Dawlish EX7 0DE
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Specialist College
- URN
- 131947
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Esther Williams (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 03301358170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish EX7 0DE
Summary
Oakwood Specialist College, located in Dawlish, Devon, is a special post-16 institution with a capacity of 140 students. The college is part of Phoenix Learning and Care, which operates over 40 settings across the South of England and South Wales. Oakwood aims to provide tailored educational opportunities for young adults with diverse needs, focusing on fostering independence and personal growth.
The college adopts a nurturing approach, emphasising the importance of understanding each individual's unique needs. It offers a curriculum designed to enhance skills and abilities, preparing students for productive and valued roles in society. The Integrated Therapies Team at Phoenix provides additional support, including psychological services and occupational therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Oakwood Specialist College is committed to creating a supportive community where students can flourish. The ethos of the institution is rooted in values such as honesty, empathy, and teamwork, which guide both educational practices and interactions within the college environment. This commitment to individualised support and community integration helps students navigate their pathways to independence.
The college adopts a nurturing approach, emphasising the importance of understanding each individual's unique needs. It offers a curriculum designed to enhance skills and abilities, preparing students for productive and valued roles in society. The Integrated Therapies Team at Phoenix provides additional support, including psychological services and occupational therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Oakwood Specialist College is committed to creating a supportive community where students can flourish. The ethos of the institution is rooted in values such as honesty, empathy, and teamwork, which guide both educational practices and interactions within the college environment. This commitment to individualised support and community integration helps students navigate their pathways to independence.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chances Educational Support Services (55.3)
- Orchard Manor School (54.1)
- Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas (45.2)
- Lanherne School (45.2)
- Oaklands Park School (42.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 140 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 140 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 90 |
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