How many pupils does Oaklands School have?

Oaklands School has 172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Oaklands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oaklands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Oaklands School?

Oaklands School is located at Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1NU.

Oaklands School

Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1NU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

4.8

Attainment 8

11–17

Ages

172

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Oaklands School

Oaklands School is a community special school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–17. It has 172 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.8 (2025/26). 42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–17
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 172
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.1%

Free school meals

2.8%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

19.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

7.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£51,989

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,241 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£21,451

Spend per pupil

£21,382

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1NU
Phone: 01606551048
Interim Headteacher: Neil Oxley
Website: www.oaklandsschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oaklands School?: Oaklands School is a community special school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–17.
How many pupils does Oaklands School have?: Oaklands School has 172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Oaklands School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Oaklands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Oaklands School?: Oaklands School is located at Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1NU.

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