Oaklands School, Hounslow
Oaklands School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Hounslow. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oaklands School in detail
Oaklands School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Oaklands, we believe that all of our students can and will make outstanding progress during their educational journey with us. Our curriculum is designed to support young people to make progress, develop skills and become more independent."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oaklands School are Ambitious College (0.6 miles, Good); The Sybil Elgar School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, selective); Capella House School (2 miles, Good); and Clarendon School (2 miles, Outstanding).
Ambitious CollegeThe Sybil Elgar SchoolCapella House SchoolClarendon School
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oaklands School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 75% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (81%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 10% to a further education college.
Who goes there
42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), Black (21%) and other ethnic groups (16%).
Almost every pupil at Oaklands School has an education, health and care plan (296 of 296 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Oaklands School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Osterley, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osterley, 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oaklands School issued 2 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oaklands School excels at tailoring education to each child's needs, helping them develop communication skills, independence, and confidence. Teachers use creative, sensory-rich methods to make learning engaging and memorable. The school also prepares pupils well for life after school through practical experience like work placements, community visits, and learning real-life skills such as cooking and using public transport.
Key Strengths
- Excellent curriculum designed to help pupils discover their interests, communicate effectively, and develop independence
- Highly skilled teachers who use varied communication methods and sensory experiences to make learning memorable
- Strong support for pupils' broader development including emotional regulation, leadership skills, and life skills through community visits and work experience
- Effective collaboration with speech, language, occupational and physical therapists to meet individual needs
- Parents and staff appreciate the school's commitment, nurture, and consideration of well-being
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School café, recycling collection, meal preparation, gallery and museum visits, theatre visits, public transport practice, school council, peer mentoring
Oaklands School is a happy place where pupils thrive, with caring staff who know them well and keep them safe. The school has maintained its outstanding standards while expanding to a second site and increasing pupil numbers.
At a Glance
42.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Oaklands School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oaklands School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oaklands School is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 25 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
8 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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
99%
Near capacity
296 pupils
300 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hounslow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hounslow
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,076
Applications
3,156
Got 1st preference
68.9%
Got preferred school
95.6%
All secondary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
296
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Oaklands School provides for pupils with autism, 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
296
Total Pupils
215
Boys
81
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
47
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,512
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.0%
Overall absence
41.4%
Persistent absence
198
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
Oaklands School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Oaklands School
What are SATs results like at Oaklands School?
Of the pupils at Oaklands School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Oaklands School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Oaklands School?
No fixed boundary. When Oaklands School is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oaklands School?
Oaklands School has around 296 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Oaklands School have specialist SEN provision?
Oaklands School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Oaklands School?
13% of sessions were missed at Oaklands School in 2024/25. 41.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oaklands School?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming Oaklands 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 Oaklands School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 25 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 8 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oaklands School?
Oaklands School is at Gresham Road, Hounslow, TW3 4BX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)