Oaklands Manor School, Buxton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school is specifically designed to support vulnerable pupils who have experienced trauma and educational disruption. It combines a broad, well-planned curriculum with strong safeguarding practices and a focus on building pupils' confidence and independence. The school prioritises positive relationships and provides enrichment activities including outdoor adventures to broaden pupils' experiences.
Key Strengths
- Curriculum carefully designed to meet the needs of pupils who have experienced trauma and disruption to their education
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and staff training in place with secure knowledge from identified safeguarding leaders
- Well-planned enrichment programme including outdoor and adventurous activities to broaden cultural capital
- Detailed assessment systems to identify pupils' starting points and tailor learning pathways
- Newly refurbished, good quality premises with suitable facilities for learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a comprehensive policy, trained safeguarding leaders, robust staff induction and training, and secure processes for communication with children's home staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Cycling, water sports, outdoor and adventurous activities
Oaklands Manor School is a new independent school designed to serve pupils in local authority care who have experienced educational disruption and trauma. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
0%
Available places
0 pupils
8 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Buxton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Buxton
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
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