224
Pupils · 2024/25
12%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Improved significantly
Ofsted inspection · 23/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Oakley School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
224
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
12%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4NE
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 224 | 7.2 | 100% | 12% | 48% | 9% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 220 | 7.9 | 100% | 10% | 42% | 9% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 232 | 8.2 | 100% | 9% | 38% | 10% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 232 | 8.0 | 100% | 9% | 40% | 11% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 226 | 8.9 | 100% | 9% | 26% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 212 | 8.5 | 100% | 7% | 35% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 205 | 7.9 | 100% | 6% | 36% | 8% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 186 | 6.9 | 100% | 6% | 36% | 10% | 28% |
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