Oaks Park High School, Ilford
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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oaks Park is an exceptionally well-led school where pupils feel safe, respected, and challenged to do their best. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and adapt lessons so all pupils can succeed, including those with additional needs. The school offers a diverse community where pupils develop strong leadership and resilience skills alongside excellent academic progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well with consistently high-quality work across the curriculum
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with excellent subject-specific vocabulary teaching
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND who achieve highly
- Strong careers programme and preparation for life in modern Britain
- Exemplary leadership that prioritises staff well-being and professional development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports leadership, Mandarin Chinese, British sign language, mental health and homeless charity fundraising, peer mentoring, library visits, school visits to places of interest in England and overseas, work experience
Oaks Park High School shows significant improvement across all areas since its last inspection in 2019. Pupils achieve exceptionally well, work hard, and thrive in a safe, respectful school community where difference is valued.
At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
63
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,783 pupils
1,830 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.73499%
Overall absence
19.7038%
Persistent absence
1,553
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
Oaks Park High School
William Torbitt Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Aldborough Primary School
Downshall Primary School
Avanti Court Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Farnham Green Primary School
Gearies Primary School
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