Oakwood Park Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 May 2024

Pupils here develop an assured and positive sense of their own identity. They share a commitment to their school community, which they are proud to represent. This is strengthened by the leadership opportunities that give pupils a clear voice within the school. For example, sixth-form students enjoy a wide-ranging lecture programme. This enhances the confidence of those students who present and the knowledge of those in the audience. The school is aspirational for its pupils, and they achieve very highly in almost all subject areas. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to achieve strongly too. Pupils understand the values that underpin the school's 'behaviour curriculum'. They are courteous and respectful, and their conduct in class supports a positive learning atmosphere. If pupils have concerns, they know that staff will listen to them and take effective action when necessary. The programme of enrichment days, clubs, trips and speakers broadens and extends pupils' learning. As a result, pupils gain experiences and encounter perspectives that challenge them to think in new ways. The school makes sure that all pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged, benefit from these wider opportunities in full.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, tasks and teaching choices vary in how well they enable pupils to fulfil the aims of the curriculum. When this happens, pupils do not fully develop the skills and knowledge which leaders intend. Leaders must make sure that the activities and tasks chosen for pupils are directly aligned with the high ambitions espoused through the curriculum.

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