Oaks Park High School

Teaching is adapted for varied learners, including students with SEND, to support access and success.

“Teaching is carefully adapted to meet the varied needs of all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring every student can access and succeed in a rich, well-sequenced curriculum.”

A dedicated pastoral team carefully plans the transition programme into sixth form.

“We know that the jump to Sixth Form is a significant step, which is why our transition programme is carefully planned by a dedicated pastoral team.”

Ms E De Grove is named as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Ms E De Grove - Designated Safeguarding Lead”

The new digital pathway combines creative and technical learning through software development and digital-media production.

“Through a combination of hands-on projects, app and software development, and digital media production, you’ll gain the skills to design, test, and deliver innovative digital solu”

The sixth form offers the Edexcel Extended Project Qualification, requiring interest in completing an independent dissertation.

“Extended Project (EPQ) Edexcel Interest in completing an independent dissertation.”

The Super Curriculum includes guest lectures, community volunteering, and academic seminars to develop skills valued by universities and employers.

“Our bespoke Super Curriculum helps students build skills highly valued by employers and universities through a unique guest lecture series, community volunteering, and academic seminars.”

The school describes a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for.

“Our nurturing environment is central to our ethos; Ofsted inspectors observed that "Pupils said they can be themselves at this school" and that they "thrive here because they are safe and well cared for".”

The culture combines high expectations with developing confident, well-rounded young adults.

“Our culture is built on high expectations, challenging students to achieve excellence and helping them develop into confident, well-rounded young adults.”

Pathway 3 consists of three BTEC Level 3 courses.

“Pathway 3 Applicants (3 BTEC Level 3 courses)”

Courses may change and will only run where student uptake at enrolment is sufficient.

“Please be aware that all courses on offer are subject to change. This can occur both at enrolment and following the term commencing in September 2026. Subjects can only run if there is a sufficient uptake of students during Sixth Form Enrolment.”

Pathway 1 applicants for four A Levels are expected to have five GCSEs at grades 7–9, minimum grade 5 in English and Mathematics, relevant subject criteria, and an average point score of at least 7.

“We expect Pathway 1 applicants to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 7-9, with a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, and the relevant subject specific entry criteria. Average point score of 7 or above.”

Pathway 2 applicants for three A Levels are expected to have five GCSEs at grades 5–9, minimum grade 5 in English and Mathematics, relevant subject criteria, and an average point score of at least 5.5.

“We expect Pathway 2 applicants to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 5-9, with a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, and the relevant subject specific entry criteria. Average point score of 5.5 or above.”

An Oxbridge programme provides tutorials, preparation, and mock interviews.

“The Oxbridge Programme: As the Oxbridge Interview Hub for Redbridge, we provide unparalleled preparation, tutorials, and mock interviews for our most ambitious students.”

The school helps students obtain degree apprenticeships with employers including Amazon, Sky, Deloitte, and HMRC.

“Professional Partnerships: We help students secure highly sought-after degree apprenticeships with industry leaders like Amazon, Sky, Deloitte, and HMRC.”

In 2024–2025, students achieved a 99% overall A-Level pass rate and 53% of grades at A–B*.

“In the 2024–2025 academic year, our students achieved a 99% overall A-Level pass rate, with 53% of grades at A–B\*.”

The sixth form reports an ALPS Grade 2, top-10% national progress, and top-5% progress for disadvantaged students.

“Our results achieved an ALPS Grade 2 (Outstanding), placing us in the top 10% of providers nationally for progress, while our disadvantaged students placed in the top 5%.”