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Oakwood School
Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9AE
Oakwood School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Surrey). It has about 1,570 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Attainment.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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