Oakwood House Independent School, Boston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oakwood House excels at transforming pupils' experiences of education after periods of non-attendance. Staff combine genuine kindness with high academic expectations, helping pupils develop the skills and confidence to manage their emotions and plan for their futures. The school offers a broad curriculum brought to life through engaging teaching and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support and personal development programme that helps pupils manage emotions and build resilience
- Well-structured curriculum with knowledge broken down into manageable chunks, with reading made a priority
- Staff show kindness and high expectations while being sensitive to pupils' personal difficulties
- Effective individual targeting based on detailed knowledge of pupils' SEND and learning gaps
- Good attendance improvements over time
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not consistently show positive attitudes to learning and sometimes disengage from lessons
- Support strategies to engage pupils in learning are not always as effective as intended
- Some pupils miss too much learning when they choose not to participate
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies, well-trained staff who can identify concerns promptly, and appropriate action taken when issues arise.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council, clubs, sporting activities, modern-art gallery visits, gaming convention, careers advice and guidance
Oakwood House is an independent special school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a safe, aspirational environment where pupils who have experienced disrupted education receive personalised support to transform their learning experience.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
54%
Available places
35 pupils
65 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Boston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Boston
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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