Welcome to Oakwood High School

Our Ethos – ‘With a strong emphasis on respect for all, we forge effective and supportive relationships with both students and adults in our learning community. Together we maximise every opportunity to achieve success for all, inspiring
students to achieve excellent academic progress.’

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to our school website. Our community is one built upon strong values and high aspirations, where every student is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best. At the heart of our ethos lie our core values of Resilience, Resourcefulness, Respect, Responsibility and Reflection. These values shape not only how we learn, but how we live and grow together as a school community.

Our priorities are clear. We are committed to:

• Developing a culture that prioritises wellbeing, recognising that happy, supported students and staff are the foundation of success.
• Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, challenging, and rewarding embedding a learning environment rooted in high expectations, where excellence is both nurtured and celebrated.
• Providing a high-quality education for all students, ensuring that every child has the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Together, through shared values, high expectations, and a commitment to wellbeing, we empower every student to succeed – not only in school, but in life.

Our website offers a glimpse into the vibrant life of our school, but it cannot fully capture the energy, ambition and care that define our community. I warmly invite you to visit us, meet our dedicated staff and inspiring students, and see for yourself the opportunities that await here.

We look forward to meeting you.

Phil Storey

Headteacher