Oak Lodge School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
199
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/03/2025)
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94%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
33.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
54.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
0.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.9%
Pupils with SEN support
Heath View
East Finchley
London
N2 0QY
02084446711

School Description

Pupils enjoy school. They arrive at school smiling and happy. Pupils show their great happiness in the way they greet the staff and friends. Staff very skilfully nurture pupils with kindness and build strong, caring relationships. Pupils feel safe and know that they can speak to trusted adults in school. The school sets high expectations for pupils to achieve well personally and academically. Pupils meet and exceed these expectations, including students in the sixth form. There is a calm atmosphere in the school. Staff know each pupil well and support them individually if they become anxious or emotional. Staff’s specific training on supporting social and emotional needs enables them to expertly reduce pupils’ anxieties quickly and calmly. The school provides pupils with extensive enrichment opportunities. All pupils attend clubs on a weekly basis. They speak highly of their experiences, including in dance, football, gardening and music. Pupils thrive on displaying their skills in performances such as singing in the choir and dancing in local shows. This develops their confidence and independence. Students in the sixth form develop even further as leaders, for example producing the school newsletter. This prepares them exceptionally well to be successful citizens in society.

Oak Lodge School Parent Reviews



88% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 13% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 56% Strongly Agree 13% Agree 19% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 13% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>56, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 31% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 25% Strongly Agree 25% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 6% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>25, "strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 44% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 56% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 56% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 19% Agree 56% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019
Yes 88% No 13% {"yes"=>88, "no"=>13} Figures based on 16 responses up to 19-09-2019

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.