Oak Lodge School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils enjoy school. They arrive at school smiling and happy. Pupils show their great happiness in the way they greet the staff and friends. Staff very skilfully nurture pupils with kindness and build strong, caring relationships. Pupils feel safe and know that they can speak to trusted adults in school. The school sets high expectations for pupils to achieve well personally and academically. Pupils meet and exceed these expectations, including students in the sixth form. There is a calm atmosphere in the school. Staff know each pupil well and support them individually if they become anxious or emotional. Staff's specific training on supporting social and emotional needs enables them to expertly reduce pupils' anxieties quickly and calmly. The school provides pupils with extensive enrichment opportunities. All pupils attend clubs on a weekly basis. They speak highly of their experiences, including in dance, football, gardening and music. Pupils thrive on displaying their skills in performances such as singing in the choir and dancing in local shows. This develops their confidence and independence. Students in the sixth form develop even further as leaders, for example producing the school newsletter. This prepares them exceptionally well to be successful citizens in society.

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