The Oak Tree Academy
About The Oak Tree Academy
Parents considering The Oak Tree Academy will find strong signals from other families who have been through the process. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 89% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with only 11% saying they would not. That's a solid vote of confidence from the 100 families who took part. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 36 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.44. Of those 36 applications, 23 were first-preference choices, and all 23 received an offer. So while it's not the hardest school in Stockton-on-Tees to get into, it's certainly one where demand outstrips supply. Parents responding to the survey were particularly positive about how well their children are doing, with 97% agreeing or strongly agreeing with that statement, and 93% saying the school has high expectations for their child.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 100 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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