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In terms of academic performance, Oak Grove College has a Progress 8 score of -1.61 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 0.6, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 9.6%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.1%.
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Oak Grove College has a Progress 8 score of -1.61, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 0.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Oak Grove College has an overall absence rate of 11.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Oak Grove College is 9.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Oak Grove College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Oak Grove College is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Oak Grove College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
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Computed from 10 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.