Oakwood School, Horley
Community school in Horley, Surrey, England
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Oakwood School is a community secondary school located in Horley, Surrey, England.[3] It is co-educational and caters for students in the 11–16 age range, as it has no sixth form.[3] It has approximately 1500 students, and as it is the only secondary school in Horley, it is expected to grow further in size.
| Oakwood School | |
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| Location | |
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Balcombe Road , , England , RH6 9AE 51°10′23″N 0°09′20″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Motto | "Achieving Excellence Together" |
Religious affiliation | None |
| Established | 1989 |
Local authority | Surrey County Council |
| 125273 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Emma Jukes |
Headteacher | Jon Gladstone[1] |
| Gender | co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 1500 |
| Houses | 5 (Shakespeare, Newton, Austin, Nightingale and Brunel)[2] |
| Colours | Green, Grey |
Feeder to | Reigate College, East Surrey College |
| Website | www |
History
Ofsted
It is currently rated Good as of November 2013.[6]
Facilities
The school has a sports centre called Oakwood Sports Centre,[7] with a range of halls for different activities, as well as a fitness gym. It also has a full size astroturf football pitch, as well as 2 five-a-side astroturf pitches as well. The new Andy Thompson Wing was also recently built to accommodate the growing number of students enrolled in the school.[citation needed]
The school also hosts the Horley detachment of the Army Cadet Force.[8]
Extended confederation
Oakwood is a founder member of the Horley Learning Partnership, an extended confederation which incorporates the Horley SureStart Children’s Centre.[9]
Notable alumni
- Guntur Dwiarmein,[10] Taekwondo's youngest ever UK Champion
- Robert Emms, actor[11]
- Suzanna Kempner, stand-up comedian[12]
- Faye White,[13] former captain of England women's national football team