Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oaklands creates a genuinely inclusive community where every child feels known and supported. The school excels at identifying pupils' individual needs early and providing tailored support that removes barriers to learning. Teachers and leaders have high expectations for all pupils, resulting in above-average attendance, excellent behaviour, and pupils who are proud to be part of the school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance rates and low persistent absence across all pupil groups
- Highly inclusive culture with tailored support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment where bullying is rare
- Comprehensive personal development programme including citizenship and relationships education
- Excellent pastoral support and high-quality enrichment opportunities including sports, music, clubs and educational trips
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in how teachers check pupils' understanding during lessons, leading to some misconceptions not being identified
- Some variation in teaching quality across the school
- Need to deepen students' understanding in some sixth-form subjects to raise achievement further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, musical clubs, academic clubs, educational trips, challenge week activities including conservation work and STEM initiatives, Year 9 camp, peer mentoring programme
Oaklands Catholic School is a strong school where leaders have created an inclusive, safe community with high expectations for all pupils. Attendance is above average, behaviour is excellent, and pupils feel well-supported both academically and pastorally.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
59
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,419 pupils
1,340 capacity
79 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Waterlooville
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Waterlooville
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.54101%
Overall absence
10.99744%
Persistent absence
1,173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oaklands Catholic School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Riverside Community Special School
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Infant School
Mill Hill Primary School
Purbrook Junior School
Purbrook Infant School
The Waterloo School
Morelands Primary School
Berewood Primary School
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