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Oak Wood School

Hillingdon, UB10 9HTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
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About Oak Wood School

Oak Wood School is a large mixed secondary in Hillingdon, and the first thing most parents will want to know is what other families think of it. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2023, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2013. That stability is a strong signal, but the real story here is demand: the school is significantly oversubscribed, with a capacity of just 170 places yet 1,287 pupils on roll. That ratio suggests families in the area are actively choosing Oak Wood, and given the local context, that makes sense. Hillingdon has 23 state secondaries, only four of which are rated Outstanding, and the nearest one, Vyners School, is 2.6 km away. For many families, Oak Wood represents a solid, well-regarded option that is both accessible and popular.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSutton Court Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 9HT
HeadteacherDaniel Cowling
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils1,287
Free School Meals (FSM)47.9%
School Capacity1,287 / 170 (757% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolSports HallAstro TurfICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsGymnasiumPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingDanceCricketFootballRugbyHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingGardeningDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubOrchestraChoirEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Wood School

Oak Wood School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.