Oaklands School
Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oaklands School is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 5th of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 2 July 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Post-16 provision
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 May 2026
This is a highly inclusive and aspirational school. Pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum that matches their interests well. In the sixth form, students study a well-chosen range of A level and vocational courses. Pupils achieve very well, especially those who are disadvantaged. They enjoy their lessons and take pride in the high-quality work they produce. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Staff welcome them into the school community quickly and use transition days to help them settle with confidence. Staff know pupils extremely well. They notice when pupils find school difficult and provide high-quality pastoral care. Staff identify pupils’ needs promptly. They give pupils who need extra help the support they need to enable them to succeed. Behaviour across the school is calm. Staff respond to behaviour incidents by supporting pupils to understand the impact of their actions and make positive changes. This strengthens relationships and promotes accountability. Pupils say that bullying or discriminatory language are rare and staff deal with them quickly when they occurs. Pupils get on very well with one another and build extremely respectful relationships. Pupils are happy and attend very well. They want to be in school and take part in the wide range of extra activities on offer. For example, pupils learn table tennis and basketball before the school day begins. The personal development programme contributes significantly to their wider experience. Pupils positively impact their local community by running stalls at the summer fair and donating the proceeds. They also enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as working for a day in the school reception. Leaders ensure that the education pupils receive prepares them well for adult life. Pupils leave the school equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to contribute positively to their community and to thrive in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that learning tasks across all subjects are of a consistently high quality and promote pupils’ deep understanding.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
152 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
38 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
902 pupils on roll, with places for 1,000
Schools near Oaklands School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.3 |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Haggerston School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Swanlea School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.9 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Ramsay
- Phone
- 02076131014
- Address
- Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6PR
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100972
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.