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'''Oaks Park High School''' is a school situated in Newbury Park, Ilford. Opened in September 2001, Oaks Park now has over 1500 students, with over 300 in the Sixth Form.<ref>http://www.oakspark.co.uk
'''Oaks Park High School''' is a [[Comprehensive School|comprehensive]] [[Community school (England and Wales)|community school]] situated in [[Newbury Park, London|Newbury Park]], [[Ilford]], a suburb of [[London]], England, in the United Kingdom. Opened in September 2001, Oaks Park has over 1,850 students, with over 350 in the Sixth Form.<ref name=home>{{cite web |url=http://www.oakspark.co.uk |title=Home page |publisher=Oaks Park High School |date= |access-date= }}</ref>{{self-published-inline|date=February 2021}}
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==History==
==History==
Oaks Park High School was built under the [[private finance initiative]] to alleviate the growing shortfall of places in schools within the Borough. The school opened on 7 September 2001 with an initial intake of 180 students.
Oaks Park High School was built under the [[private finance initiative]] to alleviate the growing shortfall of places in schools within the Borough. The school opened on 7 September 2001 with an initial intake of 180 students. In May/June 2006 the school saw the first cohort of students take their GCSE examinations. The Sixth Form opened in September 2006 and Oaks Park became a Specialist Music School at the same time. Oaks Park is now{{when|date=February 2021}} one of the largest schools in Redbridge. There are approximately 1,500 students in the main school and 400 in the sixth form. In January 2016, the £13 million Craig Foster building was opened, hosting facilities for science, drama, and media studies, and creating new spaces for sixth form students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oakspark.co.uk/craig-foster-building-opening/|title=Craig Foster Building Opening|website=Oaks Park High School|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>
In May/June 2006 the school saw the first cohort of students take their GCSE examinations. The Sixth Form opened in September 2006 and Oaks Park became a Specialist Music School at the same time.
Oaks Park is now one of the largest schools in Redbridge. There are 1260 students in the main school. In January 2016, the £13 million Craig Foster building was opened, hosting facilities for science, drama, and media studies, and creating new spaces for sixth form students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oakspark.co.uk/craig-foster-building-opening/|title=Craig Foster Building Opening|website=Oaks Park High School|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>


==Sixth Form==
==Sixth Form==
The Sixth Form is growing in size and reputation. It retains many students and attracts
The Sixth Form is growing in size and reputation. It retains many students and attracts still more from Redbridge and neighbouring boroughs.<ref name=home/>{{self-published-inline|date=February 2021}}
still more from Redbridge and neighbouring boroughs.<ref>http://www.oakspark.co.uk
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==Achievements==
==Achievements==
In recent years the school has won a number of awards reflecting the wide range of initiatives undertaken by students and staff. Most recently the Travel Green Team achieved a Gold Travel Award for Sustainable Travel, which was awarded by Transport for London. In October 2011 the school was awarded ‘Outstanding’ status by Ofsted.<ref>http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/133405</ref> Oaks Park has been designated an International School since 2011. These include students and staff visiting schools overseas, schools from abroad visiting Oaks Park, and video conferences taking place with schools from a variety of countries. Oaks Park has recently undergone an expansion programme in September 2015, creating 2 new forms of entry into the school.
In recent years the school has won a number of awards reflecting the wide range of initiatives undertaken by students and staff. Most recently the Travel Green Team achieved a Gold Travel Award for Sustainable Travel, which was awarded by Transport for London. In October 2019 the school was awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ofsted Communications Team|date=2020-10-08|title=Find an inspection report and registered childcare|url=http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report|access-date=2021-08-04|website=reports.ofsted.gov.uk}}</ref> Oaks Park has been designated an International School since 2011. These include students and staff visiting schools overseas, schools from abroad visiting Oaks Park, and video conferences taking place with schools from a variety of countries.

==Alumni==
[[Kortney Hause]] Professional Footballer for Aston Villa


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/redbridge/schools/oaks-park/website/home/index.html Oaks Park High School Website]
* [http://www.oakspark.co.uk/ Oaks Park High School Website]
* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?urn=133405&providerCategoryID=8192 OFSTED reports for Oaks Park High School]
* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?urn=133405&providerCategoryID=8192 OFSTED reports for Oaks Park High School]


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{{Schools and colleges in Redbridge}}

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[[Category:Secondary schools in the London Borough of Redbridge]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in the London Borough of Redbridge]]

Latest revision as of 13:50, 26 April 2024

Oaks Park High School
Oaks Park High School
Address
Map
45-65 Oaks Lane

Newbury Park
Ilford
,
London
,
IG2 7PQ

England
Coordinates51°34′42″N 0°05′29″E / 51.5784°N 0.0914°E / 51.5784; 0.0914
Information
TypeComprehensive community school
MottoLearning Together, Achieving Together
Established2001
Local authorityRedbridge
Department for Education URN133405 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherJoanne Hamill
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,800
HousesOmega, Alpha, Kappa, Sigma
Colour(s)Green and yellow   
Websitewww.oakspark.co.uk

Oaks Park High School is a comprehensive community school situated in Newbury Park, Ilford, a suburb of London, England, in the United Kingdom. Opened in September 2001, Oaks Park has over 1,850 students, with over 350 in the Sixth Form.[1][self-published source?]

History

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Oaks Park High School was built under the private finance initiative to alleviate the growing shortfall of places in schools within the Borough. The school opened on 7 September 2001 with an initial intake of 180 students. In May/June 2006 the school saw the first cohort of students take their GCSE examinations. The Sixth Form opened in September 2006 and Oaks Park became a Specialist Music School at the same time. Oaks Park is now[when?] one of the largest schools in Redbridge. There are approximately 1,500 students in the main school and 400 in the sixth form. In January 2016, the £13 million Craig Foster building was opened, hosting facilities for science, drama, and media studies, and creating new spaces for sixth form students.[2]

Sixth Form

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The Sixth Form is growing in size and reputation. It retains many students and attracts still more from Redbridge and neighbouring boroughs.[1][self-published source?]

Achievements

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In recent years the school has won a number of awards reflecting the wide range of initiatives undertaken by students and staff. Most recently the Travel Green Team achieved a Gold Travel Award for Sustainable Travel, which was awarded by Transport for London. In October 2019 the school was awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted.[3] Oaks Park has been designated an International School since 2011. These include students and staff visiting schools overseas, schools from abroad visiting Oaks Park, and video conferences taking place with schools from a variety of countries.

Alumni

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Kortney Hause Professional Footballer for Aston Villa

References

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  1. ^ a b "Home page". Oaks Park High School.
  2. ^ "Craig Foster Building Opening". Oaks Park High School. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  3. ^ Ofsted Communications Team (8 October 2020). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
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