Oaktree School, London
Oaktree School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oaktree School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Oaktree School are Oak Hill School (0.7 miles, Good); Orange Tree School (1.4 miles); Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre (1.4 miles, Outstanding); and The Windmill School (2.4 miles).
Oak Hill SchoolOrange Tree SchoolOakleigh School & Acorn Assessment CentreThe Windmill School
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 9% to a further education college.
Who goes there
60.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (16%) and Black (14%).
Almost every pupil at Oaktree School has an education, health and care plan (147 of 147 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Oaktree School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties: 95 places, 147 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Cockfosters Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bramley Road (N14), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 218 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oaktree School issued 5 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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 March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oaktree is a welcoming school where pupils thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers make lessons interesting and build skills step-by-step, while staff understand each pupil's individual needs and support them expertly. The school prepares pupils brilliantly for life after school through work experience, careers learning, and practical vocational courses.
Key Strengths
- Teachers deliver engaging lessons with secure subject knowledge, checking understanding before moving forward
- Well-organised reading programme with trained staff following a clear, structured approach
- Rich personal development programme including work experience, career learning, and vocational subjects in the sixth form
- Staff provide expert pastoral support and respond quickly to pupils' emotional needs
- Calm, settled school environment with warm relationships between pupils and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils need more flexibility in the curriculum to focus on social and emotional goals or access multiple learning pathways
- The current curriculum model does not always match pupils' priority learning needs closely enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with strong systems in place, regular staff training, secure recruitment checks, and good partnerships with external safeguarding agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Job tasters, work experience, horticulture, animal care, media work, hospitality, well-organised break and lunchtime activities
Oaktree School is a good special school for pupils aged 7-19 with cognition and learning needs. Pupils enjoy attending and approach lessons with energy and enthusiasm in a warm, positive environment.
At a Glance
60.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Oaktree School
Before and after school care
Oaktree School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Enfield
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oaktree School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oaktree School is in Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 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
155%
Over capacity
147 pupils
95 places
52 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
147
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Oaktree School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties: 95 places, 147 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
94
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
9.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,255
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.4%
Overall absence
29.4%
Persistent absence
102
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
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Questions parents ask about Oaktree School
What are GCSE results like at Oaktree School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Oaktree School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Oaktree School's Ofsted rating?
Oaktree School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oaktree School?
No fixed boundary. When Oaktree School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oaktree School?
Oaktree School has around 147 pupils on roll. 61% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Oaktree School have specialist SEN provision?
Oaktree School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties: 95 places, 147 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Oaktree School?
10.4% of sessions were missed at Oaktree School in 2024/25. 29.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oaktree School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Oaktree 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.
Does Oaktree School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Oaktree School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Oaktree School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oaktree School?
Oaktree School is at Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)