Oak Hill School, London
Oak Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in London, part of AP Barnet Multi-Academy Trust Ltd. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oak Hill School in detail
Oak Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Oak Hill School where boys and girls can find a nurturing, inclusive and vibrant setting in which to develop their social, creative and academic skills."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oak Hill School are Orange Tree School (0.7 miles); Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Oaktree School (0.7 miles, Good); and The Holmewood School (1.7 miles, selective).
Orange Tree SchoolOakleigh School & Acorn Assessment CentreOaktree SchoolThe Holmewood School
The trust
Oak Hill School is run by its own single-school academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 67% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 67% to a further education college.
Who goes there
59.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Mixed (18%) and Black (16%).
Almost every pupil at Oak Hill School has an education, health and care plan (49 of 49 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys Church/Church Hill Rd, 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oak Hill School issued 43 suspensions, 87.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oak Hill School excels at creating a caring, safe environment where pupils with additional needs thrive. Staff build strong relationships with every pupil and provide highly personalized support, including expert phonics teaching and a broad curriculum with both academic and vocational qualifications. The school is genuinely ambitious for its pupils, who regularly exceed the targets set in their education plans.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with systematic phonics teaching that helps pupils become confident, fluent readers -
- Excellent understanding of pupils' needs with personalized curriculum adaptations based on thorough consultation with parents, pupils and professionals -
- Ambitious curriculum offering academic and vocational qualifications, with pupils frequently exceeding their EHC plan targets -
- Effective behaviour management through staff who know pupils well and teach emotional regulation strategies -
- Extensive enrichment programme including kayaking, football and computing activities
Areas for Improvement
- School does not always adjust teaching swiftly and precisely enough when pupils make errors, meaning misconceptions sometimes persist longer than necessary -
- Staff need further training and support to ensure expertise in addressing misconceptions and knowledge gaps quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a safe environment where pupils feel secure and have trusted adults to turn to with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
kayaking, football, computing, indoor and outdoor sensory spaces for quiet reflection
Oak Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties that has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school creates a safe, supportive environment where pupils are happy, feel secure, and receive effective help tailored to their individual needs.
At a Glance
59.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 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
98%
Near capacity
49 pupils
50 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
49
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
49
Total Pupils
40
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
4.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,992
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
28.2%
Overall absence
69.2%
Persistent absence
52
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 Oak Hill School
What are GCSE results like at Oak Hill School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Oak Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Oak Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Oak Hill School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oak Hill School?
No fixed boundary. When Oak Hill School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oak Hill School?
Oak Hill School has around 49 pupils on roll. 59% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oak Hill School?
28.2% of sessions were missed at Oak Hill School in 2024/25. 69.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oak Hill School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Oak Hill 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 Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oak Hill School?
Oak Hill School is at Church Hill Road, East Barnet, London, EN4 8XE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)