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Oakwood School in Horley is an 11-16 Secondary School of approximately 1500 students and we are a proud and thriving school community. Our aspirational vision is encapsulated by our motto ‘Achieving Excellence Together’ as we strive to ensure that every individual makes exceptional progress, whatever their strengths and interests. This aspirational approach permeates throughout our work and curricular activities as we prepare students...

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Jack

Year 11 Student

As a student at Oakwood I have lots of opportunities. I have visited Germany and France on school trips, as well as Surrey University and soon Spain. I am in the Harlequins Rugby Academy and captain of the rugby team. The sporting facilities are excellent, as well as the learning resources which allow me to follow my interests for Computing. They have a diverse range of extracurricular activities to choose from, as well as tools which let you pursue whatever your future.

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Jake

Year 7 Student

I like Oakwood School because there is a variety of subjects. I love to read and 'Drop Everything and Read' really helps my writing to develop more.

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Miss Selsby

Teacher of Humanities

As a student, the teachers of Oakwood were very motivating and why I am a teacher today. My route into teaching was straightforward. I volunteered one day a week at Oakwood, working with students and spending time in lessons, reinforcing why I wanted to go into the profession. Oakwood offering the Schools Direct Route into teaching was appealing. I was aware I would get support from all areas of the school community. I can’t wait to see where the rest of my journey with Oakwood will go.

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Mr Herbert

Teacher of English and Middle Leader

I first came to Oakwood during the second placement of my teacher training and the first thing that struck me was the huge sense of collegiality and community. The best thing about being a teacher at Oakwood is having the privilege to work with such fantastic and creative students. It’s brilliant to work in a school which offers the students a great environment to work in. Oakwood is a school that never stands still. We reflect and develop to give students the best opportunities.

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Ellie

Year 10 Student

What I like about Oakwood is all of the opportunities that it gives me such as the brilliant clubs and now the Duke of Edinburgh Award. I also like the subjects available at Oakwood because they are interesting and diverse.

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Xinyan

Year 8 Student

Oakwood School has given me many opportunities to flourish. I love all subjects because my teachers are passionate about their subjects. Oakwood provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with dedicated staff who strive to bring out the best in everyone. The teachers at Oakwood are supportive and they have helped me learn many new skills in all my subjects. Oakwood has given me many opportunities to meet and make new lifelong friends.

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Oakwood History Dep Retweeted ‐ Sep 30th

The Year 11 historians have landed in Berlin for a weekend of History outside the classroom! First trip TV tower for views of the city! #oakwoodontour https://t.co/frztcp9NWw

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 30th

Wishing year 11 history students and their fabulous teachers a great weekend in #Berlin. #oakwoodontour https://t.co/waia6coXX0

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 22nd

We are one step closer to a 3G Astro Pitch being built at school. To help us progress to the next stage of the bidding process it would be great if you could click this link and leave a positive comment. https://t.co/kyvolD7JAy #astropitch #schoolcommunity #yourfundsurrey

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 16th

@oakwood_pta https://t.co/VD4HnshftP

Oakwood History Dep Retweeted ‐ Sep 13th

The scheduled information evening about the year 11 Berlin trip has been rescheduled. Details on email. https://t.co/uMOqLgoEny

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 13th

Parents/Carers, please see your inbox for an email regarding school closure. The date of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will take place on Monday 19th September, which has been confirmed as a bank holiday. Oakwood will therefore be closed as a mark of respect.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 9th

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 6th

Parents, please see your inbox for an email re Wednesday Tutor Time. ICYMI "Tutor Time has been reinstated on Wednesdays this academic year. Students will start school at the normal time of 8.40 am and there will no longer be a late start on Wednesdays with immediate effect.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 4th

Looking forward to welcoming year 7 to Oakwood tomorrow & to welcoming back everyone else. Lots of works have taken place during the summer so there is lots to see. Reminder that years 7 & 11 start at 8.40 am. Years 8, 9 & 10 start at 9.55 am. #backtoschool #newterm https://t.co/tFuw1dcS9D

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Aug 25th

#gcseresultsday2022 https://t.co/Zq8FTTUWhI

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 18th

Huge thanks to Barney and @morgansindallc @morgansindall for the water coolers for school. Much appreciated. #keephydrated #watercoolermoment https://t.co/rqdNQHKz6r

Horley Library Retweeted ‐ Jul 8th

Thank you @OakwoodHorley 🙏for lending us Jessica for your 'Take Your Son/Daughter to Work' day yesterday! We were so impressed with her positive, hands-on attitude & she was a great help. Among so much else, she made this display inc poster & tweeted about it. @SurreyLibraries https://t.co/k4nl16FQdb https://t.co/Slx7NmiZYu

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 8th

Another fabulous first aid course run by @stjohnambulance took place at school today, the second this week. Thank you Sally from the Caterham branch. See you again soon. #AskMe #FirstAid https://t.co/fTvGa0DUYR

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 6th

Fantastic evening at our whole school production of #marypoppins. Been trying to put this on for two years! Well done to everyone involved. Same time tomorrow night? Oh go on then. #schoolproduction #Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious https://t.co/0KQbGgecZU

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 30th

What a day! Leavers’ assembly, shirt signing and leavers’ ball. An amazing group of young people we are sorry to say goodbye to. Wishing them all the luck in the world. Year 11, you were amazing. https://t.co/lI3dWWv7wt

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 28th

It was great to welcome year 6 to their taster day today. After a day of activities and tours they left happy and smiling and with a lovely new book to read over the summer. @OnjaliRauf #summerreading #transitiontoyear7 https://t.co/yBRPAwwz5g

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 24th

Does the idea of working in a school appeal to you? Are you interested in supporting young people and joining a great team? Or do you know someone who might be interested? More details of these 3 positions can be found on the school website. https://t.co/O1gttGEaFe

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 23rd

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 20th

As part of #PrideMonth22, we are holding our own #PrideWeek so that we can celebrate the LGBTQ+ community both within and outside of Oakwood. Tutor time activities will be based around #inclusivity and #diversity. Happy Pride Week!🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/5V1ig6B5ax

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 19th

#teamoakwood smashing it for ⁦@CR_UK⁩ #raceforlife https://t.co/dWqUsmZZSr

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Posted ‐ 2022-09-13

“The official date of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is 19 September 2022. This day will be a bank holiday and settings that are normally closed on a bank holiday should close on this day as a mark of respect. This will include schools and colleges.” Oakwood will, therefore, be closed on Monday 19th September for the State Funeral as a mark of respect.

Posted ‐ 2022-09-09

The community of Oakwood School wish to show their sorrow and respect for the sad news of the passing of our Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96, on Thursday evening. Her distinguished life and 70 year reign as Queen will forever be fondly remembered and we are grateful for the kindness, compassion and inspiration she brought to our country and so many other citizens across the world.

Posted ‐ 2022-09-07

Beginning to look more like a building than a building site 👍 #newbuild #oakwoodexpansion

Posted ‐ 2022-06-21

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Posted ‐ 2022-05-19

The first of an occasional series for #throwbackthursday. Yearbook from 1989 showing building works.

Posted ‐ 2022-05-13

Year 11 vs Staff netball match today during 2nd break attended by students who paid 50p each for the privilege of watching the staff win 8-1! All proceeds will be split between @cr_uk and the Year 11 prom. Well done all.

Posted ‐ 2022-05-12

The U15 cricket team started the season off well with a win over @oxtedschool_ at @horleycricketclub. Great to see former student Christian who plays for the club. 🏏

Posted ‐ 2022-05-11

How it started vs how it’s going Day 1 - 17/01/2022, Day 115 - 11/05/2022. Watch this space for updates on our #newbuild

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