The Oaks
Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6FFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Oaks is a special school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 28 November 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils at this school genuinely have 'freedom to flourish'. Pupils are happy and feel safe because they are very well cared for and have positive relationships with the staff. Staff have an excellent understanding of pupils' individual needs. They make sure that they meet those needs throughout the school day. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. The curriculum is carefully planned and well organised. This ensures that there are no limits on what pupils can achieve. Pupils are highly engaged in their learning because staff make it interesting and easier to understand. Pupils are well supported to be successful. They complete work that is well matched to their ability. Pupils develop confidence when they succeed in their learning. They are rightly proud of how their reading is improving. Pupils are friendly and welcoming. They show great respect for adults and each other. When some pupils struggle with their behaviour, they are well supported by staff. Pupils also support each other during reflection times and through their buddy roles. Pupils make positive contributions to the school and local community. For example, they enjoy making their environment a better place through their litter picking at the local park.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in place is relatively new and the school is still developing staff expertise in delivering it. As a result, pupils' knowledge in some areas of the curriculum is also still developing. The school should continue to embed the new curriculum and continue developing staff expertise in how to implement it.
Pupil numbers and mix
60 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near The Oaks
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Watermill School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Alpha Learning Staffordshire | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 5.0 |
| North Road Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 29.2 |
| Kaleidoscope School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Anderson
- Phone
- 01782405598
- Address
- Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6FF
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 148037
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.