King's Oak School, London
King's Oak School is a special school for boys aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's Oak School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to King's Oak School are Wize Up (0.5 miles, Good); Serenity School Eltham (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Social Arts for Education (1 mile, Good); and Rowan Wood School (1.5 miles).
Wize UpSerenity School ElthamSocial Arts for EducationRowan Wood School
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 33% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
61.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Black (21%) and Mixed (10%).
Almost every pupil at King's Oak School has an education, health and care plan (39 of 39 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
King's Oak School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Eltham, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Churchbury Road, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 300 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, King's Oak School issued 36 suspensions, 97.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
King's Oak School excels at creating a warm, supportive environment where pupils with complex needs can thrive. Teachers are highly skilled at tailoring learning to each child's needs and helping those with previous negative experiences rediscover their passion for learning. The school gives pupils opportunities to develop resilience, build relationships and prepare for adult life through community involvement and a comprehensive careers programme.
Key Strengths
- Personalised curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs based on careful assessment of their starting points
- Extremely positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, orderly learning environment
- Strong support for pupils with previous negative education experiences, helping them regain belief and discover their potential
- Well-designed careers programme preparing pupils for employment, further education or training
- Excellent wider development opportunities including trips, community volunteering and school council involvement
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff prioritising pupils' welfare and feelings and dealing with bullying issues immediately and sensitively.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing lessons, motorcycle maintenance lessons, school trips and visits, community volunteering, school council
King's Oak School is a special school for boys aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Evidence from this inspection suggests the school has improved significantly across all areas since being judged good in May 2019.
At a Glance
61.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Autism, SEMH +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with King's Oak School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 38 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
39 pupils
49 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
King's Oak School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
39
Total Pupils
39
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
3.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,383
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
22.7%
Overall absence
63.4%
Persistent absence
41
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about King's Oak School
What are GCSE results like at King's Oak School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at King's Oak School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is King's Oak School's Ofsted rating?
King's Oak School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for King's Oak School?
No fixed boundary. When King's Oak School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to King's Oak School?
King's Oak School has around 39 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
Does King's Oak School have specialist SEN provision?
King's Oak School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at King's Oak School?
22.7% of sessions were missed at King's Oak School in 2024/25. 63.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to King's Oak School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming King's Oak School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near King's Oak School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 38 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Oak School?
King's Oak School is at Eltham Palace Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)