Oak Field School, Nottingham
Oak Field School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Nottingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oak Field School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oak Field School are Woodlands Academy (0.4 miles, Good); Silver Linings School (0.5 miles, Good); Willowfield Academy (0.7 miles, Good); and Foxwood Academy (2.3 miles, Good).
Woodlands AcademySilver Linings SchoolWillowfield AcademyFoxwood Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
62.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Asian (28%) and Black (17%).
Almost every pupil at Oak Field School has an education, health and care plan (157 of 158 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Oak Field School provides for pupils with multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greetwell Close, 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oak Field School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Oak Field School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are exceptionally well cared for at this welcoming and supportive school. They communicate that they are safe and happy. Staff know the pupils incredibly well. Their detailed knowledge of each child's health needs and special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) enables them to provide precise support so that pupils flourish at the school.
All the staff at the school are highly trained. They are very skilled in meeting the children's complex needs. Relationships are very positive. Pupils know staff will support them to learn and to keep safe.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed an ambitious curriculum to meet the varied and complex needs of pupils. Each pupil's education, health and care (EHC) plan is carefully considered and pupils' needs are fully assessed. This allows staff to place pupils in groups that best support their learning. Pupils are regularly assessed against their small-step targets so staff know how each pupil is progressing through the curriculum. Staff use these assessments to plan the next steps that challenge pupils to learn and develop further. In this way, all pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach the ambitious outcomes set for them.
The curriculum delivery enables pupils to build on from their very early learning experiences. The school's three to seven phase prepares younger pupils exceptionally well for their next steps. Meticulous plans detail for each child what progress through the curriculum looks like. Staff adapt the learning environment to suit pupils' needs, paying careful attention to any sensory needs. Pupils enjoy well-planned therapeutic and physical development activities. These provide excellent opportunities to develop pupils' interaction, communication and physical health.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
62.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Multi-sensory, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Oak Field School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oak Field School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oak Field School is in Nottingham; for families living there:
Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 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
132%
Over capacity
158 pupils
120 places
38 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottingham council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,688
Got 1st preference
80.3%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
157
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Oak Field School provides for pupils with multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
83
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
4.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,643
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.6%
Overall absence
51.2%
Persistent absence
123
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
Oak Field School
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Questions parents ask about Oak Field School
What are SATs results like at Oak Field School?
Of the pupils at Oak Field School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Oak Field School's Ofsted rating?
Oak Field School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Oak Field School?
No fixed boundary. When Oak Field School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oak Field School?
Oak Field School has around 158 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Oak Field School have specialist SEN provision?
Oak Field School provides for pupils with multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Oak Field School?
14.6% of sessions were missed at Oak Field School in 2024/25. 51.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oak Field School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Oak Field 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 Oak Field School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oak Field School?
Oak Field School is at Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)