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
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.
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.
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- Staff Portal (other)
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- Contact UsContact (other)
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- Our SchoolAbout (other)
- ParentsParents (other)
- SafeguardingSafeguarding (other)
- The Specialist Schools TrustThe Specialist Schools Trust (other)
- VacanciesVacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
- The Serendipity School (62.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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