Great Oaks School

URN: 144205 • Southampton SO16 7LT

Overview

Name
Great Oaks School
URN
144205
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
64.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andy Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02380767660
Website
Visit
Address
Vermont Close, Southampton SO16 7LT

Summary

Great Oaks School is a mixed academy special converter located in Southampton, catering to 352 pupils with complex learning difficulties, including autism and speech and language challenges. The school emphasizes a broad and balanced curriculum, focusing on essential skills such as communication, literacy, numeracy, and personal and social development. Additionally, there is a strong commitment to creativity and the arts, which play a vital role in enhancing students' self-esteem and confidence.

The school operates under the Great Oaks Guarantee, which aims to provide all pupils with 13 extracurricular opportunities during their time at the school. This initiative reflects the school's dedication to holistic education and personal growth. Great Oaks School fosters a collaborative environment, working closely with other special schools, local secondary schools, multi-agency partners, and parents to support the diverse needs of its students.

With a dedicated and experienced staff team, Great Oaks School is committed to providing tailored support and understanding for each pupil, ensuring they receive the best possible education and care in a nurturing community setting.

Key details

LA
Southampton
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Capacity
280
Pupils
352
Boys
261
Girls
91
FSM %
70.50
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 352 261 91 280 70.50
2024-09-11 339 252 87 280 63.80
2023-09-11 279 206 73 280 56.50
2022-09-11 279 206 73 280 56.50
2021-09-11 242 179 63 280 48.70
2020-09-11 229 163 66 230 44.00

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