Oak Wood Secondary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 4QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oak Wood Secondary School is a special school in Nuneaton for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 19 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils are benefiting from positive changes happening at Oak Wood Secondary School. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They look forward to meeting their friends and teachers. The school has high aspirations for pupils' next destinations. Pupils are well prepared for life after school. For example, many pupils are supported to access college and employment opportunities. All pupils learn skills towards developing their independence. The curriculum provides wide experiences for pupils. The school listens to the interests of pupils and includes this into the curriculum. For example, pupils who are curious about floristry learn how to care for plants. They enjoy arranging flowers for local shows. Pupils behave very well around school. Staff understand how behaviour is a form of communication. They know how to support pupils' behaviours carefully. Some pupils need extra help in managing their behaviour. They receive effective support which helps them to quickly manage their behaviour before it escalates. Pupils' safety is very important here. Leaders have regular meetings to make sure that all pupils are safe and happy. Pupils know how to communicate when they need help. This includes using symbols, signing and language. Staff can quickly identify if a pupil's change in behaviour may mean they need help.
What the school should improve
- The school does not have an accurate view of how the curriculum is being implemented. This means leaders do not have a clear view of what is working well and if agreed initiatives are being implemented as they expect. The school needs to ensure that robust processes are in place for checking how well the curriculum and other areas of work are being implemented.
- The purpose of assessment and how it is used to measure the impact of pupils' learning is not clear. This means the school does not have a comprehensive view of how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum. The school should ensure that the system for assessing pupils' knowledge is well understood and purposeful.
Pupil numbers and mix
168 pupils on roll, with places for 170
Schools near Oak Wood Secondary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Wood Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| ALP Nuneaton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Discovery Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 10.3 |
| Ashcroft School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Lake Haven School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Haywood
- Phone
- 02476740901
- Address
- Morris Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 4QH
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 139469
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.