Welcome from Kate Bargh | Executive Headteacher and Michelle Smith | Head of School

Oakwood School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 3 - 15 years with complex educational needs.  The school is commissioned for 267 places (September 2025).

We pride ourselves in providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment where we help our pupils to learn in bespoke and innovative ways to ensure optimum progression.

Our highly qualified staff coupled with our forward-thinking approach to resources and technology, allow learners to communicate and participate in the world around them.

We promote a wide range of high quality learning experiences, catering for all learning styles so that no learner is ever left behind.

At Oakwood everyone is valued and treated with respect and is encouraged to be the best they can possibly be.

At Oakwood School we are nurtured to grow and flourish.

We promote a culture of positivity, ambition and resilience through pupil centred learning to engage, motivate and empower learners in all areas of their lives. 

Learners are at the heart of our school. Together with their families, we foster strong supportive teams around them to build on strengths and overcome barriers; embracing creativity, innovation and technology.

We maximise potential, grow independence and celebrate all achievements.

As a hub of the community it is our responsibility to create opportunities for every learner to be the best that they can possibly be!

Through our personalised curriculum learners will develop emotionally, physically and holistically.

Learners will feel valued, respected and safe in our happy and inclusive environment.