How many pupils does Oak Lodge School have?

Oak Lodge School has 164 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Oak Lodge School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oak Lodge School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Oak Lodge School?

Oak Lodge School is located at Roman Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ.

Oak Lodge School

Roman Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

1.9

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

164

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Oak Lodge School

Oak Lodge School is a community special school in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 164 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.9 (2025/26). 48.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 164
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

48.6%

Free school meals

2.9%

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

97%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

29.3%

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.

26.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

6.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

33.52

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.6 vs 2023/24

£48,217

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,988 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 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.

£22,808

Spend per pupil

£22,447

Income per pupil

50%

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: Roman Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ
Phone: 02380847213
Headteacher: Kieron Hudson
Website: https://www.oaklodge.hants.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oak Lodge School?: Oak Lodge School is a community special school in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Oak Lodge School have?: Oak Lodge School has 164 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Oak Lodge School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Oak Lodge School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Oak Lodge School?: Oak Lodge School is located at Roman Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ.

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