126
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
60%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2022/23. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 23/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Oak Bank School · All-through · Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
126
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
68%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
27%
Persistent absence
60%
Contact
Address
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not eligible | Not eligible | — | Not eligible | 5 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 126 | 5.0 | 100% | 2% | 68% | 27% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 127 | 4.5 | 100% | 0% | 64% | 26% | 56% |
| 2022/23 | 128 | 4.3 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 23% | 63% |
| 2021/22 | 125 | 4.6 | 100% | 0% | 64% | 21% | 69% |
| 2020/21 | 115 | 5.3 | 100% | 0% | 59% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 104 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 24% | 63% |
| 2017/18 | 96 | 6.4 | 100% | 1% | 69% | 20% | 62% |
| 2016/17 | 89 | 5.1 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 19% | 60% |
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