Oaklands School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Oaklands Mead Academy.
Oaklands School, Leicester
Oaklands School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Oaklands School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oaklands School are Oaklands Mead Academy (under 0.1 miles); Ash Field Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Miller House School (1.5 miles); and Keyham Lodge School (1.7 miles).
Oaklands Mead AcademyAsh Field AcademyMiller House SchoolKeyham Lodge School
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (41%), White British (20%) and Black (16%).
Almost every pupil at Oaklands School has an education, health and care plan (138 of 138 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Susan Avenue (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382).
Suspensions and exclusions
Oaklands School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
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
Social & online
Keep up with Oaklands School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Oaklands School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
138 pupils
138 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
138
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
138
Total Pupils
105
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,982
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.6%
Overall absence
40.7%
Persistent absence
135
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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 February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oaklands School?
No fixed boundary. When Oaklands School is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oaklands School?
Oaklands School has around 138 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oaklands School?
10.6% of sessions were missed at Oaklands School in 2024/25. 40.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oaklands School?
Apply through Leicester'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.
Where is Oaklands School?
Oaklands School is at Whitehall Road, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6GJ.