Oakley School
URN: 132148 • Tunbridge Wells TN2 4NE
Overview
- Name
- Oakley School
- URN
- 132148
- 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
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Perryman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892823096
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4NE
Summary
Oakley School is a community special school located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a diverse range of special educational needs. The school operates with a mission to place students at the heart of its activities, fostering an environment where they can engage, explore, and develop their independence. The ethos of the school emphasizes hard work, kindness, fun, and safety, aiming to prepare students for a positive and meaningful future.
The curriculum at Oakley School is designed to be rich and creative, offering personalized learning experiences both in school and within the community. Staff members are dedicated to making learning interactive and enjoyable, while also ensuring that each student feels safe and valued. The school promotes essential life skills and independence, equipping pupils for their next steps after leaving.
Collaboration with families, therapists, and external professionals is central to the school's approach, ensuring that the needs of each pupil are met effectively. Enrichment activities, including clubs, trips, and residential experiences, further support the development of life skills and social interactions.
The curriculum at Oakley School is designed to be rich and creative, offering personalized learning experiences both in school and within the community. Staff members are dedicated to making learning interactive and enjoyable, while also ensuring that each student feels safe and valued. The school promotes essential life skills and independence, equipping pupils for their next steps after leaving.
Collaboration with families, therapists, and external professionals is central to the school's approach, ensuring that the needs of each pupil are met effectively. Enrichment activities, including clubs, trips, and residential experiences, further support the development of life skills and social interactions.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- 2023/24 Term 4 March - April 2024 (other)
- 2023/24 Term 5 April - May 2024 (other)
- 2023/24 Term 6 June 2024 - July 2024 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broomhill Bank School (59.1)
- Meadows School (46.3)
- Charles Street Unit (45.2)
- Kent College Preparatory School (45.2)
- Ridgewaye Centre (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 155 | 69 | 46.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 150 | 70 | 41.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 159 | 73 | 32.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 159 | 73 | 32.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 160 | 66 | 29.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 150 | 70 | 27.10 |
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