Oakbank
URN: 138367 • Reading RG7 1ER
Overview
- Name
- Oakbank
- URN
- 138367
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 31.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle Finlay (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01189883616
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hyde End Lane, Reading RG7 1ER
Summary
Oakbank is a mixed secondary free school located in Reading, Wokingham, with a current enrolment of 406 pupils and a capacity of 560. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, catering to a diverse student body, with approximately 31.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's ethos of promoting equality and access to education for all students.
The curriculum at Oakbank is designed to be engaging and challenging, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future, fostering a love for learning and encouraging critical thinking. Additionally, Oakbank offers various extracurricular activities to enhance students' social and personal skills.
As part of the Anthem Schools Trust, Oakbank benefits from a strong community network, collaborating with other schools to share resources and best practices. This partnership enhances the educational experience, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their secondary education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.oakbank.anthemtrust.uk.
The curriculum at Oakbank is designed to be engaging and challenging, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future, fostering a love for learning and encouraging critical thinking. Additionally, Oakbank offers various extracurricular activities to enhance students' social and personal skills.
As part of the Anthem Schools Trust, Oakbank benefits from a strong community network, collaborating with other schools to share resources and best practices. This partnership enhances the educational experience, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their secondary education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.oakbank.anthemtrust.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 560
- Pupils
- 406
- Boys
- 207
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 31.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 406 | 207 | 199 | 560 | 31.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 522 | 250 | 272 | 560 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 516 | 267 | 249 | 560 | 21.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 516 | 267 | 249 | 560 | 21.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 507 | 273 | 234 | 560 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 498 | 266 | 232 | 560 | 17.70 |
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